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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 19:1
Full-Time Student Population 26,309
Part-Time Student Population 3,634
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,536
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 85
Total FT Faculty 2,259
Faculty with Terminal Degree 82%
Average Faculty Salary $80,457
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 53%
Graduation Rate 60%
Programs/Majors Offered 137
Average Course Load 13 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 30%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 62%
  • 50 or More Students: 8%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

After the first day of classes, you may feel that UT is a large school with cold and hard professors. As time passes, however, you will learn that they are human and want you to learn the material and develop as a student. Most professors really do want you to visit them during office hours, so don’t be afraid to ask for extra help!

Some professors may be difficult to understand, but you will be surprised how easily you pick up on their lingual nuances. Teaching assistants will often make you laugh with clever explanations and witty responses to questions. You will encounter a bad seed from time-to-time, though. Whether it is a professor who is too wrapped up in his research, impossible to understand, or generally lousy at lecturing, chances are strong that you will have no choice but to endure a few bad profs. Every professor has quirks and pet peeves, such as late students, absent students, cell phones, lack of class participation, sleeping, or the mandatory squirming and packing up by students around the class’s ending time. Tennessee 101 is a useful tool to check out professors while scheduling classes. Remember, however, that evaluations are completed by the students that actually show up to class. The expected grades they report and the professor evaluation may be higher than if all students were present.

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Academics at University of Tennessee

psulliv3

'07

Elementary Education

2.3
C

Focus After Graduation

The process of getting your degree requirements seemed very generic. There's not much personal attention unless you're in a small, very localized major. In my experience, the university is mainly focused on just getting to graduation and paying tuition without much focus on how or if your degree will be helpful afterwards. Unless you know people or are connected, the actual worth of your degree comes out to be painfully average.

Feb 08, 2012

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Academics at University of Tennessee

lfreem11

'14

Arts

3.1
B-

It's Okay

I like being an art major. I love making hands on projects then having to do papers.

Jan 07, 2012

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Academics at University of Tennessee

wakool

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Typical

I noticed nothing special after my first semester as far as professors and curriculum goes. It definitely depends on the professor. Definitely check on Facebook or ratemyprofessor for ideas on the strictness and availability of professors. The online registration system is pretty easy to use, but I've had trouble figuring out if classes are full or not. Campus is small enough to walk to class, but a lot of my friends ride the bus and like it, especially when it rains.

Hodges is a great area to study, but there's also the amphitheater, or off campus options like Panera or Starbucks.

I found my first semester's workload to be tolerable. More than high school, but I was able to keep a job and social life along with class work. I managed A's and B's with little stress. But I think it depends on your major.

Dec 13, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or higher
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
  • Architecture and Design
  • Art
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Communication and Information
  • Education, Health, and Human Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 2%
  • Foundations of Education: 2%
  • Psychology: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • The Library
  • The school café
  • Your dorm lobby room
Did You Know?

Top “feeder” high schools for UT include Farragut, Bearden, Red Bank, Houston, Germantown, Ooltewah, Brentwood, Centennial, Knox West, and Soddy Daisy.

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