Known for business — excellent value
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public institution in Chattanooga with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,151 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,817.
Established
1886
Motto
Faciemus
Mascot
Scrappy the Mocking Bird
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I (FCS for football)
Division
Division I
77%Acceptance
1117SAT Avg
9,878Students
17:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$51,151Earnings 10yr
$12,817Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1117
Reading & WritingMid: 580
510605
MathMid: 550
495580
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2025
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,144
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,208
Room & Board$10,052
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$23,563
Average Net Price$12,817
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,492
$30–48K$9,682
$48–75K$12,478
$75–110K$17,332
$110K+$16,862
Programs (89)
Student Body
Undergrads
9,878
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
Race & Ethnicity
White 69%
Black 9%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate53.1%
Freshman Retention74.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,209
8 Years$47,038
10 Years$51,151
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,400
Men
$48,400
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Source: Wikipedia