The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a four-year, public school located in Knoxville, TN. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

42% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 59,764 applied, 24,863 accepted, and 6,804 enrolled in UTK. 3,202 men and 3,602 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,280 SAT, 28 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,280 and ACT score is 28. The SAT score of 1280 is high, 81 to 86 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1200 1280 1370 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 600 640 680 Math 600 640 690 ACT Score Composite 25 28 31 Math 24 26 29 English 24 28 32 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $13,812 for Tennessee residents and $33,256 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $15,972 for Tennessee residents and $34,760 for others. Tuition has increased by 4.01% compared to last year at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

20,290 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,426. For freshmen, 6,148 students (90%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,491. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 38,728 students enrolled UTK in 2025. By gender, 17,837 men and 20,891 women students are enrolled. There are 30,564 undergraduate and 8,164 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

306 Major Programs

10 programs through online 140 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UTK is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 92% for full-time and 92% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 74% Transfer-out Rate 16% Retention Rate 92% Students to Faculty Ratio 18 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,207 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UTK and the average faculty salary is $117,140. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. There are 10,294 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $71,183. Number of Faculties 2,207 Average Faculty Salary $117,140 Number of Staffs 10,294 Average Staff Salary $71,183

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a member of Southeastern Conference (SEC). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1200	1280	1370
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	600	640	680
Math	600	640	690
ACT Score
Composite	25	28	31
Math	24	26	29
English	24	28	32

Knoxville, TN