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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public

$13k/yearCost after aid
Jan 15Application deadline

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B+Value
N/ACampus
BAcademics
C+Admissions
A-Student Life
BOverall

About

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 9,878 students.

utc.edu

Cost and aid

True cost

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$13kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$10,144
Out-of-state tuition$18,208
Room & board$10,052
Avg aid package$9,834
Students receiving aid93%
Pell grant recipients32%
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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%1005–1185
4001600
ACT · middle 50%20–25
136

Application info

Acceptance rate77%
Average GPA3.55
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Test optionalNo
Common AppYes

Application dates

Early ActionNov 1
PriorityDec 1
Regular DecisionDec 15
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Academics

Graduation rate53%
Retention rate74%
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Full-time faculty69%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$51,151
Avg starting salary$62,300
Job placement rate61%
Internship rate68%
Earn more than HS grad71%
Loan default (3 yr)6%
Loan repayment (3 yr)57%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School
9,878Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 58%Male 42%
69% WhiteRacial diversity
White 69%Black 9%Hispanic 6%Asian 3%Other 14%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

About The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

UTC emphasizes safety with campus police presence, emergency alerts, and security measures.

UTC offers an honors program that provides enhanced academic opportunities, including smaller classes, priority registration, and unique research projects, fostering a close-knit community of high-achieving students.

Endowment$196,413,703
Avg faculty salary$114,000

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