UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Tennessee - Knoxville (UTK)
About this school
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a private college in 1794, it became the first campus of the University of Tennessee in 1879. UTK graduates finish college with less debt than students at most national universities, based on a recent survey by "U.S. News and World Report." Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology, Law, Nursing, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine, and the Schools of Biomedical Sciences and Information Sciences. Many programs are ranked among the best in the nation, including accountancy, business and law. In addition to a quality education, UTK's beautiful location, temperate climate and recreational opportunities make it very competitive among peer institutions. 128 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled at UTK. Its 533-acre campus is located in Knoxville.
- www.utk.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
6,004
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:22,317
- Men:11,202 (50.2%)
- Women:11,115 (49.8%)
Location
Admission Information (UTK)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Tennessee is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 10 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Knoxville, TN 37996 |
Phone | (865) 974-1111 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | December 15 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins September 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Recommended for all freshmen |
Other | High school prerequisite units required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 77% of 18,872 applicants were admitted |
Women | 77% of 10,692 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 8,180 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,124 (42%) of 14,526 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,098 (38%) of 8,219 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,026 (48%) of 6,307 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.94 |
375 And Above | 64% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 10% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 4% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 608 average |560-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 13% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 41% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 616 average |580-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 12% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |24-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 30% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 54% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 16% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UTK)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $12,970|Out-of-state: $31,160
- Room & Board: - $10,696 (59.55456570155902%)
- Other Expences: - $1,598 (8.897550111358575%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,666 (31.547884187082406%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Tennessee accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003530 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,686 (96.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,021 (64.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,020 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 675 (22.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $14,137 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,812 (93.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,128 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,988 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,435 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 872 (17.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,577 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 18,421 (88.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 12,244 (66.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 12,133 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,383 (19.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 53% |
Average Award | $13,351 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 10,577 (87.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,498 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 11,890 (98.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,942 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 2,968 (14.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,988 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 50% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $21,872 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 7.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Military Science, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,792 |
Academics & Instruction (UTK)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,567
Part-Time Faculty
185
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
77%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 21% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 33% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 19% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 6% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,401,928 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1298 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Tennessee provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
86.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
66.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
70.2%
Programs & Majors (UTK)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (76)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Statistics
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Science
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Forestry, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Design
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Natural Resource Economics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Chemistry and Physics
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Mathematics, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Science in Social Work, Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study (143)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Animal Behavior
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosystems Engineering
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Clothing and Textiles
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Genetics
- Genomic Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Leisure Studies
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Reliability Engineering
- Religion
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Theater
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Transportation Management
- Travel and Tourism
Campus Life (UTK)
Location & Geography
Population
182,200
Nearest Metropolitan Area
600 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 26 average low in January, 84.5 average high in September |
Rain | 127 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 5 mile(s) from campus in Knoxville |
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Knoxville |
Nearest Train Station | 219 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
33% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
67%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Tennessee Blue Tick Coon Hound (Volunteer and Smokey) |
School Colors | Orange and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, field hockey, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Tennessee offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, fraternities/sororities, religious organizations, campus events board, black cultural programming committee, student government association
Sororities
25% of women participate
Fraternities
14% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
20,965
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
22,317
Women
11,115
Men
11,202
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.8% Asian
- 6.6% Black/African-American
- 4.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 79.6% White
- 2.6% Unknown
International Students
1.7% from 42 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
6,004
Student Resources (UTK)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychology430 Documents
- Biology364 Documents
- Political Science202 Documents
- Sociology181 Documents
- Geography147 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological BiologyBiology
- PSYC 110 - General PsychologyPsychology
- BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology IIBiology
- GEOG 131 - Geography of the Natural Environment IGeography
- POLS 102 - Introduction to Political SciencePolitical Science
Popular Professors
- Dr.Melissa HintenGEOG 131
- Candace L.WhitePBRL 270
- KatteshANSC 220
- BoldenPSYC 432
- Dr.Matthew GillisHIEU 241
Blog articles
- 10 Coolest Courses at the University of Tennessee Knoxville - 39 days ago
- Restaurants and Cafes for Students at UT Knoxville - 65 days ago
- Health and Wellness Services at UT Knoxville - 73 days ago
- Top 10 Majors at UT Knoxville - 92 days ago
- 10 University of Tennessee Knoxville Library Resources - 143 days ago