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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

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Known for business — major research university

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public institution in Knoxville with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1304, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 28.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,249 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,109.

Established
1794
Motto
Veritatem cognoscetis, et veritas vos liberabit.
Mascot
Smokey XI
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Division
Division I

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46%Acceptance
1304SAT Avg
28,763Students
18:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$60,249Earnings 10yr
$18,109Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1304

Reading & WritingMid: 630
600670
MathMid: 625
590670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1304

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,484
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,974
Room & Board$12,500
Books & Supplies$1,598
Total Cost of Attendance$32,658
Average Net Price$18,109
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,397
$30–48K$12,714
$48–75K$18,820
$75–110K$23,297
$110K+$25,438

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,109

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

218

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (290)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
28,763
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 4%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.5%
Freshman Retention91.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,782
8 Years$54,188
10 Years$60,249

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$65,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#102
Forbes
#144
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#152

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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