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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public institution located in the city setting of Chattanooga, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading513 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 26
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,034
Earnings 5yr: $163,373
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,621
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,297
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,796
Earnings 5yr: $112,417
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,900
Earnings 5yr: $65,588
Debt: $25,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,511
Earnings 5yr: $89,153
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,747
Earnings 5yr: $105,926
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,615
Earnings 5yr: $90,909
Debt: $20,747
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,432
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,407
Earnings 5yr: $84,859
Debt: $24,904
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,537
Earnings 5yr: $93,987
Debt: $28,375
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,644
Earnings 5yr: $88,444
Debt: $25,125
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,757
Earnings 5yr: $90,776
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,581
Earnings 5yr: $74,541
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,838
Earnings 5yr: $72,248
Debt: $23,558
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,634
Earnings 5yr: $61,703
Debt: $24,999
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,554
Earnings 5yr: $59,487
Debt: $23,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,654
Earnings 5yr: $47,072
Debt: $22,150
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,807
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,558
Earnings 5yr: $40,871
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,265
In-State Tuition$10,448
Out-of-State Tuition$18,512
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,209
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,151
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$63,771
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