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General Information

School Contact
University of Tennessee
800 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
(865) 974-1000
www.utk.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $5,428
Out-of-State Tuition: $18,086
Room and Board: $6,888
Books and Supplies: $1,326
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 20,328
Total Male: 10,871
Total Female: 10,846
Part-Time: 1,389
Founded:
1794 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Mid-sized city 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

UT draws students from all over, and it is little wonder why. UT has a personality all its own. The level of pride and tradition here is among the strongest in the country, and the amount of support Knoxville has for UT is amazing, especially with sports. You will love the laid-back Southern style UT has to offer, and you will enjoy spending time with the people you meet here. Ask any UT alumni about their most positive life experiences, and I guarantee you that most of those experiences will have occurred at UT.

It is understandable to see how UT can appear intimidating on paper, especially to those coming from a small town. There are many different activities to become involved in, and they are yours for the taking if you are willing to make the effort and work hard. The key to success at UT, as well as any college, is to learn to manage your time properly. As long as you remember that education is the main reason for coming to UT and prioritize accordingly, you will be very happy during your college days.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
I couldn’t have picked a better college, and I’m so glad I turned down a $12,000 scholarship from another place to go here!
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Anonymous says:
I absolutely love UT, and I grew up less than 15 minutes away from it. If that’s not convincing, I don’t know what is!
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Anonymous says:
I got a little too caught up in the nightlife of Knoxville my freshman year, but then again, I enjoyed every minute of it. It’s quite an experience to go to class and still be drunk from the night before.
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Anonymous says:
For the most part, I like UT. I’ve learned it is what you make it, and you really have to just find your own niche. I go part-time now, and I wish I could be on campus all the time because that is the best way to really get involved and learn about the stuff you will like. Some people don’t have that luxury, though, so you have to find other ways to get involved. It really is a good place. Campus is really pretty and, for the most part, the people are really nice. The teachers are helpful, and you just have to remember why you are there in the first place. Don’t get too wrapped up in having fun and forget about your education. You will regret it—I’ve seen it happen.
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Anonymous says:
My experience at UT has been good, but Tennessee is suffering because they don’t have an income tax, so many programs are being cut at UT, and tuition is on the rise. It’ll be interesting to see how the state legislature deals with the funding problem.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (865) 974-2184
E-Mail: admissions@utk.edu
Web Site: admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/
Acceptance Rate:   65% Application Fee:   $30 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (865) 974-3131
E-Mail: finaid@utk.edu
Web Site: web.utk.edu/~finaid/
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: 15 March
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $9,611
Applicants Who Received Aid: 92%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 530 - 630 540 - 640 1070 - 1270 (1600)
ACT * 24 - 30 23 - 28 24 - 29 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 41%
SATI / ACT Required? Both