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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2598

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1117

Reading & WritingMid: 580
510605
MathMid: 550
495580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1117

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,817

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

75

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (89)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#315

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from TN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
104 mi(180 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
113 mi(196 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
252 mi(437 min)

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