The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public · 30,418 undergraduates

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admitted 42% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1200–1370 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $18,314 a year. Within six years, 75% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
42%
SAT/ACT scores
Required
SAT middle 50%
1200–1370
ACT middle 50%
25–31

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$35,064 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$18,314 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$9,626 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$13,812 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$33,256 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
75%
Students who return for a second year
92%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$65,090 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,750

Students

Undergraduates
30,418
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
22%
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
30%
Engineering
9%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
7%
Health professions
7%
Communication and journalism
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.