UTC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.09%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,448
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,512
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UTC:
- Total Enrollment: 11,775, including 1,264 online students
- 10,202 Undergraduate, 1,573 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41% men, 59% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 92 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UTC Overview
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) is a four-year, public school located in Chattanooga, TN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UTC's tuition & fees is $10,448 for Tennessee residents and $18,512 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,999.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,775 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UTC's acceptance rate is 81.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.25%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 23.
UTC ranked 6th in Tennessee Colleges rankings. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is $10,448 for in-state students and $18,512 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,110 for in-state students and $19,174 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,761 for Tennessee residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,442 for Tennessee residents and $19,501 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,448 | $18,512 |
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| Graduate | $11,110 | $19,174 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,761 | $18,821 |
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| Graduate | $11,442 | $19,501 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UTC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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