Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a four-year, public school located in Chattanooga, TN.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

81% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,494 applied, 8,510 accepted, and 2,489 enrolled in UTC.
1,009 men and 1,480 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,100 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,100 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1100 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total101311001210
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing513560620
Math500540590
ACT Score
Composite202326
Math172125
English202326

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,448 for Tennessee residents and $18,512 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,110 for Tennessee residents and $19,174 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.67% compared to last year at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Financial Aid

7,989 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,908.
For freshmen, 2,118 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,834.

Student Population

A total of 11,775 students enrolled UTC in 2025.
By gender, 4,832 men and 6,943 women students are enrolled.
There are 10,202 undergraduate and 1,573 graduate students.

92 Major Programs

  • 13 programs through online
  • 29 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UTC is 50%.
The retention rate is 73% for full-time and 73% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
73%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 779 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UTC and the average faculty salary is $91,410. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 2,009 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,325.
Number of Faculties
779
Average Faculty Salary
$91,410
Number of Staffs
2,009
Average Staff Salary
$65,325

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a member of Southern Conference (SoCon).