The University of Tennessee System is a public university system in Tennessee that has 5 schools/campuses. By school type (Carnegie classification), there are 1 Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences, 1 Doctoral / Research University, 1 Research University (very high research activity), 1 Master's College and University (medium programs), and 1 School of engineering in its system. All 5 schools offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.

The 2025 average tuition of the colleges is $11,731 for state residents and $20,987 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $12,570 for state residents and $20,987 for out-of-state students.

85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,769. The University of Tennessee System has a total enrollment of 62,149 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.85%).

Colleges in The University of Tennessee System

In-StateOut-of-State
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN		$10,924$10,924
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN		$10,448$18,512
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN		$13,812$33,256
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN		$10,560$16,600
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN		$12,911$25,644

The University of Tennessee System Core Statistics

System NameThe University of Tennessee System
Number of Schools5
Undergraduate Program Offered5
Graduate Program Offered5
Tuition & Fees$11,731 in-state, $20,987 out-of-state
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,570 in-state, $20,318 out-of-state
Financial Aid$9,769
Acceptance Rate74.40%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)26.37%
SAT Score1,120
Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Graduation Rate53.50%
Total Enroll62,149 students
Undergraduate48,981 students
Graduate13,168 students
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)