Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $13,484 for Tennessee residents and $31,974 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.81% for Tennessee residents and increased by 0.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UTK is $13,728 for Tennessee residents and $32,287 for out-of-state students which is a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.81% for Tennessee residents and increased by 0.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,596. The Living costs increased by 4.38% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Tennessee schools with tuition changes from last year at Tennessee colleges tuition change page.
UTK Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,244 $31,664$17,816
2023-2024$13,484$31,974$18,596
Change % 2023-20241.81%0.98%4.38%
2024-2025$13,728$32,287$19,410
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - COA
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,620 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $32,108 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UTK is $13,864 for Tennessee residents and $32,421 for out-of-state students which is a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $20,408 for in-state and $39,152 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Tennessee College of Law page.
UTK Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,380 $31,798$17,816
2023-2024$13,620$32,108$18,596
Change % 2023-20241.79%0.97%4.38%
2024-2025$13,864$32,421$19,410
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UTK. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $385 for Tennessee residents and $1,148 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $650 for Tennessee residents and $1,666 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$378$1,137
2023-2024$385$1,148
2024-2025$392$1,159
Graduate2022-2023$639$1,650
2023-2024$650$1,666
2024-2025$661$1,682
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Tuition per Credit Hour
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$13,484$31,974
The University of Alabama$11,900$33,200
University of Georgia$11,180$30,220
University of Florida$6,381$28,659
Vanderbilt University$63,946
University of Kentucky$13,212$33,406

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UTK?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UTK is $54,488 for Tennessee residents and $131,154 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,539$13,594$13,650$13,705$54,488
Out-of-State$32,297$32,622$32,951$33,284$131,154
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,594$13,650$13,705$13,761$54,711
Out-of-State$32,622$32,951$33,284$33,619$132,477
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,650$13,705$13,761$13,817$54,934
Out-of-State$32,951$33,284$33,619$33,958$133,813
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,705$13,761$13,817$13,874$55,158
Out-of-State$33,284$33,619$33,958$34,301$135,162
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,761$13,817$13,874$13,930$55,383
Out-of-State$33,619$33,958$34,301$34,647$136,526

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,695 for Tennessee residents and $214,361 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,973$34,271$34,573$34,878$137,695
Out-of-State$52,731$53,299$53,875$54,456$214,361
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,271$34,573$34,878$35,187$138,909
Out-of-State$53,299$53,875$54,456$55,045$216,675
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,573$34,878$35,187$35,499$140,136
Out-of-State$53,875$54,456$55,045$55,640$219,015
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$34,878$35,187$35,499$35,814$141,378
Out-of-State$54,456$55,045$55,640$56,241$221,382
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$35,187$35,499$35,814$36,133$142,633
Out-of-State$55,045$55,640$56,241$56,850$223,776

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $91,623 for Tennessee residents and $168,289 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,455$22,753$23,055$23,360$91,623
Out-of-State$41,213$41,781$42,357$42,938$168,289
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,753$23,055$23,360$23,669$92,837
Out-of-State$41,781$42,357$42,938$43,527$170,603
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,055$23,360$23,669$23,981$94,064
Out-of-State$42,357$42,938$43,527$44,122$172,943
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,360$23,669$23,981$24,296$95,306
Out-of-State$42,938$43,527$44,122$44,723$175,310
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,669$23,981$24,296$24,615$96,561
Out-of-State$43,527$44,122$44,723$45,332$177,704

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,484$1,598$18,596$31,974$1,598 $18,596
Graduate$13,620 $1,598$18,596$32,108 $1,598$18,596
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