The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public 4-year institution in Chattanooga, TN. It enrolls about 11,380 students and admits roughly 77% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chattanooga, TN 37403 |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Enrollment | 11,380 |
| Acceptance rate | 77% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,096 / 7,006 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,144 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,208 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 74% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,801 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 510–605 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–25 |
| Website | utc.edu/ |
| Phone | 4234254111 |
Admissions
About 9,096 students applied and 7,006 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,381 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,144 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,208. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,801 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,492 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,682 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,478 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,332 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,862 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,134 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is in Chattanooga, TN, Hamilton County. Its coordinates are 35.0475, -85.3002.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
About 77% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,096 applicants.
How much does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,144 for in-state students and $18,208 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
About 11,380 students are enrolled.