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
46%Acceptance
1304SAT Avg
28,763Students
18:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$60,249Earnings 10yr
$18,109Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate46.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1304
Reading & WritingMid: 630
600670
MathMid: 625
590670
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2531
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
Programs (290)
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
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Source: Wikipedia