University of Tennessee - Chattanooga: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #378 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #340 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Chattanooga |
| #472 of 1,028 | For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 10,016
- Graduates
- 1,441
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 84% | 87% |
| Applicants | 7,607 | 2,660 | 4,933 |
| Admissions | 6,518 | 2,228 | 4,290 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,057 | 764 | 1,293 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 7 | 10 |
6,689 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,090 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,853 or 89%
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 | Recommended |
| 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 | 8571 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1094 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 674 (6%) |
| Asian | 325 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 324 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 302 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $9,566
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
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 | 3,488 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,462 |
| Room charge | $6,348 |
| Meal charge | $4,114 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga majors
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has granted 2,088 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 394 master's across 21 programs, and 73 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 | 351 | 99 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 205 | ||
| Psychology, General | 166 | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 123 | ||
| Communication, General | 99 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 87 | 8 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 43 | 24 | |
| Computer Science | 50 | 15 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 65 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 45 | 17 | |
| Environmental Science | 45 | 12 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 57 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 56 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 54 | ||
| Social Work | 33 | 20 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 42 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 25 | 12 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 35 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | 16 | |
| Chemistry, General | 30 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | 21 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 5 | |
| History, General | 19 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 17 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 15 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 13 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 12 | ||
| Public Administration | 12 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 12 | ||
| Interior Design | 10 | 1 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Computational Science | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,088 | 394 | 73 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 47% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga has published 6,759 scientific papers with 97,331 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, Psychology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 67 | 141 |
| 1991 | 60 | 197 |
| 1992 | 49 | 224 |
| 1993 | 48 | 211 |
| 1994 | 74 | 209 |
| 1995 | 69 | 260 |
| 1996 | 82 | 329 |
| 1997 | 78 | 334 |
| 1998 | 82 | 362 |
| 1999 | 96 | 452 |
| 2000 | 105 | 501 |
| 2001 | 106 | 625 |
| 2002 | 100 | 843 |
| 2003 | 111 | 1002 |
| 2004 | 124 | 1084 |
| 2005 | 129 | 1320 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1546 |
| 2007 | 142 | 1926 |
| 2008 | 186 | 2199 |
| 2009 | 170 | 2672 |
| 2010 | 198 | 2920 |
| 2011 | 203 | 3393 |
| 2012 | 230 | 3985 |
| 2013 | 274 | 4497 |
| 2014 | 245 | 4872 |
| 2015 | 253 | 5339 |
| 2016 | 334 | 5219 |
| 2017 | 314 | 5643 |
| 2018 | 349 | 5439 |
| 2019 | 421 | 6568 |
| 2020 | 367 | 7821 |
| 2021 | 514 | 10195 |
| 2022 | 373 | 9264 |
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga alumni
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Terrell Owens
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football playermodel
- Biography
-
Terrell Eldorado Owens, nicknamed "T.O.", is an American football wide receiver for the Knights of Degen of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. 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 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
- musicianpianistsinger
- Biography
-
Anthony John Burger was an American pianist and singer, most closely associated with Southern gospel music.
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Cherie Priest
- Occupations
- writernovelistscience fiction writer
- Biography
-
Cherie Priest is an American novelist and blogger living in Seattle, Washington.
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 | 1,584 |
| 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 |