School Overview
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), is a public institution that was founded in 1886. The university offers over 100 bachelor’s programs and 40 master’s degree programs. UTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and began offering accredited doctoral programs in 2003. Since then, research opportunities have been blossoming on campus, bolstered by the recent generous Lupton Renaissance Fund, dedicated to providing world-renowned scholars and state-of-the-art technology to UTC.
UTC focuses on providing practical education that prepares its students for the challenges and opportunities they will face in the career market following graduation. There are four colleges in the university, the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Business; the College of Engineering and Computer Science; and the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies. The school also offers a number of distance learning degrees and certificate programs for those who need the flexibility of online learning.
The most popular degree programs at the school include business administration and management, education, health services and allied health sciences, psychology, and parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies. The school is relatively selective, accepting around 76% of applicants who apply.
Athletics
UTC boasts a robust athletics program, including a wide range of NCAA I conference sports that are competitive and engaging for all students. The “Mocs” (short for mockingbirds), compete fiercely in a variety of sports, including women’s and men’s basketball, baseball, softball, golf, track and field, and cross country. Their teams consistently rank highly among Southern Conference teams and often compete in national tournaments.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
More than 75% of the student body at UTC receives some form of financial assistance. The University has a number of institutional, endowed, and departmental scholarships. The Chattanooga Yes! Program and the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship funds offer significant, if not full, tuition rewards for Tennessee residents that performed well during high school.
Student Housing/Campus Life
UTC boasts some of the nicest student living accommodations in the state university system, recently constructing new apartments in 2004. There are a variety of living arrangements available, including suites, two bedroom apartments, and four bedroom apartments. UTC is proud to offer 24-hour campus police patrols and an on-campus escort service to ensure student safety. Many other programs geared towards enhancing student life are also available, including on-campus tutoring, over 120 extracurricular activities and groups, as well as 17 sororities and fraternities.
General Information
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Admission Office 615 McCallie Avenue Dept 5105 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 425-4662 (800) 882-6627 Fax: (423) 425-4157 [email protected] Contact: Yancy Freeman Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions |
Main Address 615 McCallie Avenue Dept 4654 Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 (423) 425-4111 www.utc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 8,405 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,083 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,232 Graduate enrollment: 1,402 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 79% Percent students who return sophomore year: 62% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,062 | $5,310 | $5,656 | $6,062 | +7.18% |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,400 | +40.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,555 | $8,100 | $8,190 | $8,290 | +1.22% |
| Other | $3,032 | $3,032 | $3,092 | $3,122 | +0.97% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $16,599 | $17,442 | $17,938 | $18,874 | +5.22% |
| In-state Off Campus | $6,012 | $6,310 | $6,656 | $7,462 | +12.11% |
| In-state with Family | $6,012 | $6,310 | $6,656 | $7,462 | +12.11% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $5,890 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,150 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $18,204 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,150 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,950 | 94% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,847 | 89% | $13,545,686 | $7,334 |
| • Federal grants | 548 | 26% | $2,241,438 | $4,090 |
| • Pell grants | 548 | 26% | $1,884,261 | $3,438 |
| • Other federal grants | 473 | 23% | $357,177 | $755 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 1,721 | 83% | $8,775,561 | $5,099 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 563 | 27% | $2,528,687 | $4,491 |
| Student loan financial aid | 820 | 40% | $4,256,993 | $5,191 |
| • Federal student loans | 816 | 39% | $4,068,313 | $4,986 |
| • Other student loans | 25 | 1% | $188,680 | $7,547 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1293 | 407 | 52 | – | 20 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 313 | 107 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 313 | 96 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 14 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 14 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Education | 60 | 120 | 11 | – | 20 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 4 | 11 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | 39 | – | – | – |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 47 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Engineering | 64 | 16 | 1 | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 29 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 6 | 23 | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 6 | 23 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 38 | 20 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 38 | 20 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 82 | 55 | 40 | – | – |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 11 | – | 40 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 71 | 38 | – | – | – |
| History | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 54 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 54 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 19 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 20 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 20 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 81 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 81 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 111 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 111 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 82 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 40 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Art/Art Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 8 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 88 | – | – | – | – |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 88 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications C Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Electrical/Communications Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering/Industrial Management B,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy and Religion B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (423) 425-4111 |
| Website: | www.utc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.utc.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,651 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,597 (48% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,656 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $25,774 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,151 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 14 | 44 | 21 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,656 |
| Out-of-state | $25,774 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $10,270 |
| Out-of-state | $18,334 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,185 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,150 | 96% | $9,151 |
| Student loan aid | 1,121 | 50% | $5,995 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,578 | 74% | $7,675 |
| Federal student loans | 4,799 | 47% | $6,061 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 8,129 | 3,146 | 4,983 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 83% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 28% | 30% | 28% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,651 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 10,297 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,354 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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