University of Tennessee - Chattanooga: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #369 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #332 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Chattanooga |
| #418 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 9,884
- Graduates
- 1,399
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 82% | 83% |
| Applicants | 8,345 | 2,978 | 5,366 |
| Admissions | 6,897 | 2,441 | 4,456 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,229 | 907 | 1,322 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 5 | 12 |
6,759 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,024 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
110 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1023
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 1023-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,013 or 90%
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
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 8413 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1060 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 683 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 344 (3%) |
| Asian | 327 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 265 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 158 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (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
- $9,309
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,992 | $8,618 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,992 | $8,618 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,110 | $16,682 |
| Fee in-district | $1,856 | $1,856 |
| Fee in-state | $1,856 | $1,856 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,856 | $1,856 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,537 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,059 |
| Room charge | $6,807 |
| Meal charge | $4,252 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga majors
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has granted 1,995 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 406 master's across 22 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 | 186 | 93 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 211 | ||
| Psychology, General | 181 | 23 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 121 | 48 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 121 | ||
| Communication, General | 106 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 80 | 10 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 88 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 87 | ||
| Computer Science | 50 | 16 | |
| Social Work | 28 | 34 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 51 | 10 | |
| Environmental Science | 48 | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 58 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 53 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 51 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 40 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 8 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 24 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 23 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 23 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| History, General | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Public Administration | 20 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | 16 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 16 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 15 | ||
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Computational Science | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,995 | 406 | 81 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has published 7,815 scientific papers with 124,234 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 64 | 203 |
| 1992 | 52 | 219 |
| 1993 | 49 | 224 |
| 1994 | 78 | 222 |
| 1995 | 75 | 267 |
| 1996 | 92 | 344 |
| 1997 | 81 | 328 |
| 1998 | 90 | 364 |
| 1999 | 102 | 478 |
| 2000 | 109 | 618 |
| 2001 | 111 | 731 |
| 2002 | 125 | 1009 |
| 2003 | 136 | 1170 |
| 2004 | 134 | 1283 |
| 2005 | 139 | 1505 |
| 2006 | 143 | 1825 |
| 2007 | 153 | 2185 |
| 2008 | 219 | 2577 |
| 2009 | 169 | 3120 |
| 2010 | 231 | 3521 |
| 2011 | 220 | 4102 |
| 2012 | 262 | 4908 |
| 2013 | 290 | 5414 |
| 2014 | 257 | 5943 |
| 2015 | 331 | 6632 |
| 2016 | 362 | 6825 |
| 2017 | 402 | 6957 |
| 2018 | 380 | 7475 |
| 2019 | 461 | 8317 |
| 2020 | 444 | 9773 |
| 2021 | 470 | 10629 |
| 2022 | 427 | 10785 |
| 2023 | 463 | 10868 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga alumni
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Terrell Owens
- Occupations
- modelplayer of American footballbasketball player
- Biography
-
Terrell Eldorado Owens, nicknamed "T.O.", is an American former 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
- television actortelevision directorscreenwriterfilm actoractor
- 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
- singerpianistmusician
- 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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Devin Cole Strange is an American football guard 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 | 1,645 |
| 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 |