The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily ResidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity69
Retention69
Graduation53
Earnings40
Diversity22
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
Engineering12%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
78%Admission Rate
620Median SAT Math
620Median SAT Reading
28Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)570–670
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–660
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–31
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
$13KIn-State Tuition
$31KOut-of-State Tuition
$31KAverage Total Cost
$19KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
42%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
68%Repayment Rate
$213Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
87%Retention Rate
19%Transfer Rate
10%Withdrawal Rate
71%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 49% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 71% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 64% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
94%Employment Rate
$37KMedian Salary
$24K25 Pctl Salary
$53K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
22,653Undergraduates
79%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
6,079Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN
South College
3 miles, W
Huntington University of Health Sciences
6 miles, NW