The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
tuition & fees
$33,256
graduate tuition & fees
$34,760
acceptance rate
42%
Student Population
38,728
online students
3,176
Number of Programs
306
Financial Aid Amount
$11,451
SAT Scores
1,280
Graduation Rate
74%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a Public, 4 years college located in Knoxville, Tennessee. UTK ranked 211st in National Universities and 7th in Tennessee Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 38,728 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UTK's acceptance rate is 41.60% last year (undergraduate school).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996 |
| Phone | 865-974-1000 |
| WEB | www.utk.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.utk.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate-application/ |
| Financial Aid | https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://utk.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://studentsuccess.utk.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | sds.utk.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 41.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.37%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41.60 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 27.37 % |
Tuition & Fees
UTK's 2025 tuition & fees is $13,812 for Tennessee residents and $33,256 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.01% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($31,974).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,972 for Tennessee residents and $34,760 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 8.26% compared to the last year's rate.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,812 | $33,256 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,972 | $34,760 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 38,728 students have enrolled at UTK (2024-2025). Among them, 3,176 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UTK has 30,564 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,164 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 38,728 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 30,564 |
| Graduate Students | 8,164 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,176 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UTK offers 306 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 306 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UTK
| Number of programs | 306 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |