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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a large, public institution located in Chattanooga, tn. Founded in 1886, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers undergraduate degrees in 89 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
9,982 undergraduates
cost $10,144 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.0%
SAT score average 1117
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.59
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

May
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,144
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,052
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $4,950
Cost of attendance* $26,546
Average financial aid package $12,962
Estimated cost $13,584 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,208
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,052
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $4,950
Cost of attendance* $34,610
Average financial aid package $12,962
Estimated cost $21,648 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,982, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

11,380

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403
phone 4234254111
address utc.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The average high school GPA for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga students was 3.59.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,184.

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