The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Public · 10,074 undergraduates

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga admitted 81% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1013–1210 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $15,026 a year. Within six years, 56% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
81%
SAT/ACT scores
Required
SAT middle 50%
1013–1210
ACT middle 50%
20–26

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$26,951 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$15,026 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,407 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$10,762 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$19,068 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
56%
Students who return for a second year
73%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$56,442 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,500

Students

Undergraduates
10,074
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
39%
Student-faculty ratio
18 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
20%
Psychology
9%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
8%
Health professions
7%
Engineering
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.