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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TNPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 42% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public institution located in the city setting of Knoxville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 30.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 42%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
30.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
42% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
42%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing28% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,903
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,764
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,036
Earnings 5yr: $149,644
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,713
Earnings 5yr: $111,314
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,330
Earnings 5yr: $133,752
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,482
Earnings 5yr: $108,396
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,312
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,720
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,342
Earnings 5yr: $116,277
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,249
Earnings 5yr: $97,661
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,390
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,093
Earnings 5yr: $84,642
Debt: $24,125
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,312
Earnings 5yr: $101,926
Debt: $16,750
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,136
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,834
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,272
Earnings 5yr: $96,435
Debt: N/A
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,139
Earnings 5yr: $94,044
Debt: $23,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,642
Earnings 5yr: $99,479
Debt: $21,630
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,042
Earnings 5yr: $88,397
Debt: $25,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,643
Earnings 5yr: $89,398
Debt: $22,375
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,976
In-State Tuition$13,812
Out-of-State Tuition$33,256
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
19%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,782
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,249
Completion Signals
74%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$173/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$75,150
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