University of Tennessee - Chattanooga: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1380 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #373 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #336 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Chattanooga |
| #494 of 1,060 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 9,982
- Graduates
- 1,398
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.utc.edu
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 80% | 77% |
| Applicants | 9,096 | 3,188 | 5,754 |
| Admissions | 7,006 | 2,547 | 4,459 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,359 | 958 | 1,401 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 22 | 10 | 12 |
7,456 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,301 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1005
or below
75% of them
had 1185
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 1005-1185 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,231 or 94%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7752 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1144 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 978 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 639 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 385 (3%) |
| Asian | 317 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 134 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,834
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,232 | $8,876 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,232 | $8,876 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,296 | $16,940 |
| Fee in-district | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Fee in-state | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,912 | $1,912 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,557 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,906 |
| Room charge | $7,442 |
| Meal charge | $4,464 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga majors
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has granted 2,116 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 397 master's across 23 programs, and 81 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 162 | 102 | |
| Psychology, General | 233 | 4 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 202 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 97 | 51 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 125 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 112 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 100 | 10 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 106 | ||
| Communication, General | 94 | ||
| Computer Science | 69 | 13 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 62 | 16 | |
| Finance, General | 77 | ||
| Social Work | 35 | 24 | |
| Environmental Science | 43 | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 41 | 11 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 43 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 42 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 31 | 9 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 35 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 29 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 27 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | ||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 26 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 24 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Interior Design | 17 | ||
| Management Science | 17 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 17 | ||
| Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 16 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 15 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Computational Science | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,116 | 397 | 81 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has published 8,865 scientific papers with 171,095 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 57 | 292 |
| 1993 | 52 | 391 |
| 1994 | 77 | 304 |
| 1995 | 82 | 385 |
| 1996 | 92 | 482 |
| 1997 | 91 | 477 |
| 1998 | 97 | 503 |
| 1999 | 108 | 620 |
| 2000 | 113 | 827 |
| 2001 | 114 | 984 |
| 2002 | 129 | 1280 |
| 2003 | 147 | 1511 |
| 2004 | 137 | 1628 |
| 2005 | 144 | 1942 |
| 2006 | 153 | 2296 |
| 2007 | 165 | 2617 |
| 2008 | 233 | 3184 |
| 2009 | 177 | 3767 |
| 2010 | 233 | 4403 |
| 2011 | 263 | 4982 |
| 2012 | 288 | 5851 |
| 2013 | 306 | 6488 |
| 2014 | 283 | 7082 |
| 2015 | 363 | 7919 |
| 2016 | 373 | 8095 |
| 2017 | 439 | 8596 |
| 2018 | 416 | 9287 |
| 2019 | 502 | 10903 |
| 2020 | 504 | 13120 |
| 2021 | 534 | 14115 |
| 2022 | 459 | 13767 |
| 2023 | 517 | 14675 |
| 2024 | 449 | 14167 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga alumni
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Terrell Owens
- Occupations
- modelbasketball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Terrell Eldorado Owens, also known by his initials "T.O.", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, Owens ranks third in NFL history in career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
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Hugh Beaumont
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Eugene Hugh Beaumont was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Ward Cleaver on the television series Leave It to Beaver, originally broadcast from 1957 to 1963, and as private detective Michael Shayne in a series of low-budget crime films in 1946 and 1947.
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Anthony Burger
- Occupations
- singerpianist
- Biography
-
Anthony John Burger was an American pianist and singer, most closely associated with Southern gospel music.
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Cole Strange
- Enrolled in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
- In 2020 graduated with bachelor's degree in psychology
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Devin Cole Strange is an American professional football center for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Chattanooga and was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
General info
| Alternative names | UTC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Faciemus We shall achieve |
| Colors | navy, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,630 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403-2598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 181,000 |
| Phone | 4234254111 |