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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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Rating

Public

Type

12,718

Students

$23,954

Tuition

82%

Acceptance

#1365

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Chattanooga, TN

615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a large public college located in Chattanooga, TN ranked 21st in Tennessee. It has a total of 11,038 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 82.05% of applicants. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers 85 different majors and is best known for its Industrial Management, Legal Support Services, and Art Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 27th, 38th, and 48th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,836 for in-state students and $23,954 for those from out-of-state, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is somewhat moderately expensive. 46.96% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to earn more or less $38,100 per year, which is 8% under the national median.
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Cost

$25,774
Above Average

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

$25,774

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$40,724

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,049

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

82%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

82%

National

69%
Sat

1030 - 1230

5% of students submit

Admissions Yield

34%

ACT

19 - 25

98% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Application Website

https://www.utc.edu/apply/

Students

11,038Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

44%

In-state

83%

Female

56%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

11%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
22% Business Administration and Management, General8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science7% Psychology, General64% Others

22% Business Administration and Management, General

8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science

7% Psychology, General

64% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

22%

540 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

8%

202 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

162 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

158 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

128 Graduates

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

5%

121 Graduates

Communication, General

5%

113 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

4%

98 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

3%

64 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

325,387

Academic Spend per Student

$8,677

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

73%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$30,900/Year

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

$30,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$30,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$38,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

46%