The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public institution in Knoxville with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1304, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 28.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,249 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,109.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In the summer of 1826 (coincidentally, the year that Thomas Jefferson died), the trustees explored "Barbara Hill" (today known simply as The Hill) as a potential site and relocated there by 1828.
- •In 1840, the college was elevated to East Tennessee University (ETU).
- •On February 28, 1867, Congress passed a special Act making the State of Tennessee eligible to participate in the Morrill Act of 1862 program.
- •In January 1869, the Reconstruction-era Tennessee state government designated ETU as Tennessee's recipient of the Land-Grant designation and funds.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1304
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Programs (290)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
218
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average + city premium