University of Tennessee - Chattanooga: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1335 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #364 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #327 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Chattanooga |
| #486 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 10,202
- Graduates
- 1,573
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 82% | 80% |
| Applicants | 10,494 | 3,789 | 6,705 |
| Admissions | 8,510 | 3,120 | 5,390 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,473 | 999 | 1,474 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 10 | 6 |
6,877 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,264 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
163 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1013
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 1013-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,328 or 94%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 20-26 (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 | 8658 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1167 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 788 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 536 (5%) |
| Asian | 357 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 139 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 93 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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
- $10,038
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,458 | $9,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,458 | $9,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,522 | $17,184 |
| Fee in-district | $1,990 | $1,990 |
| Fee in-state | $1,990 | $1,990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,990 | $1,990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,591 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,446 |
| Room charge | $8,804 |
| Meal charge | $4,642 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga majors
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has granted 2,154 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 408 master's across 22 programs, and 78 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 241 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 107 | 97 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 196 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | 24 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 113 | ||
| Communication, General | 111 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 99 | 11 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 108 | ||
| Computer Science | 81 | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 92 | ||
| Environmental Science | 70 | 13 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 58 | 23 | |
| Accounting | 57 | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 65 | ||
| Social Work | 38 | 19 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 49 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 25 | 24 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 41 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 37 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 11 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 32 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 27 | ||
| History, General | 23 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 22 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 22 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | 4 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 21 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Interior Design | 19 | ||
| Management Science | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 19 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 18 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 17 | ||
| Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | 9 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 12 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 12 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Computational Science | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,154 | 408 | 78 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 44% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has published 9,114 scientific papers with 181,435 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 53 | 392 |
| 1994 | 79 | 305 |
| 1995 | 83 | 388 |
| 1996 | 93 | 486 |
| 1997 | 91 | 478 |
| 1998 | 97 | 509 |
| 1999 | 108 | 623 |
| 2000 | 113 | 829 |
| 2001 | 114 | 989 |
| 2002 | 129 | 1283 |
| 2003 | 147 | 1512 |
| 2004 | 137 | 1632 |
| 2005 | 144 | 1941 |
| 2006 | 153 | 2296 |
| 2007 | 165 | 2618 |
| 2008 | 233 | 3185 |
| 2009 | 177 | 3766 |
| 2010 | 233 | 4400 |
| 2011 | 263 | 4983 |
| 2012 | 288 | 5853 |
| 2013 | 301 | 6470 |
| 2014 | 283 | 7090 |
| 2015 | 363 | 7920 |
| 2016 | 374 | 8104 |
| 2017 | 439 | 8595 |
| 2018 | 416 | 9287 |
| 2019 | 502 | 10910 |
| 2020 | 503 | 13128 |
| 2021 | 535 | 14127 |
| 2022 | 459 | 13779 |
| 2023 | 518 | 14689 |
| 2024 | 459 | 14370 |
| 2025 | 298 | 13024 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga alumni
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Terrell Owens
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football playermodel
- Biography
-
Terrell Eldorado Owens is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Also known by his initials "T.O.", Owens ranks third in NFL career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
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Hugh Beaumont
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision directortelevision actoractorfilm 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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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 guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs and was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
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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.
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 | 1,712 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403-2598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 181,000 |
| Phone | 4234254111 |