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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, health sciences, nursing, and the arts. UTC is known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning and research, giving students hands-on preparation for careers from day one. The campus sits in one of the South’s most livable cities — nestled near the Tennessee River and the Appalachian Mountains, with a thriving urban core that provides internship and career connections across growing industries. UTC is recognized as a College of Distinction for its commitment to engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

Get to know The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

10,202
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
59%
 
Enrolled male students
41%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
90%
 
Part-time students
10%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
70%
 
Adjuncts
30%
 
Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student/teacher ratio
$8,232
In-state tuition cost
$16,522
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
May 1
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 10%
White, non-Hispanic: 74%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Special housing for international students
Theme housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 513 | 75th Percentile: 620
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 590
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $8,232
Tuition (out-of-state): $16,522
Fees: $1,912
Room: $8,804
Board: $4,642

Contact The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Contact Admissions

utc.edu/about/admissions
(423) 425-4662
utcmocs@utc.edu

Campus Location

615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Visit UTC Online

utc.edu

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