The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Public · offers Graduate degrees
81%Acceptance rate
$14,265Average net price / year
50%Graduation rate
$51,151Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
10,074Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $10,448
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,512
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,489
- Room & board
- $12,604
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Average net price
- $14,265
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,876
- $30–48k
- $10,919
- $48–75k
- $13,594
- $75–110k
- $17,374
- $110k+
- $19,137
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 81.1%
- Average SAT
- 1147
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 513–620
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 500–590
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 20–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $42,209
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,151
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 37%
Programs: what graduates earn
43 of 90 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 51 | $150,889 | $61,063 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 102 | $82,079 | $29,420 |
| Computer Science | 13 | $76,585 | — |
| Psychology, General | 4 | $66,799 | $28,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $50,277 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 13 | $47,104 | $37,675 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 14 | $43,821 | $37,500 |
| Social Work | 24 | $43,410 | $39,484 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 13 | $41,700 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 16 | $121,621 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | $91,432 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $72,301 | $74,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $113,297 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,074
- Graduate students
- 1,949
- Part-time
- 9%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 74%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 10%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $91,629 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 70%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- utc.edu
- Also known as
- UTC
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 5% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- Engineering – 6% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 8% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
81.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1147 on the SAT.
How much does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,265 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,448 and the full cost of attendance is $25,489.
How much do The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,151 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Chattanooga
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN · Public · 5,284 students |
$5,283 | — | 26% | $37,598 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN · Private for-profit · 4,462 students |
$23,958 | — | 60% | $31,102 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN · Private for-profit · 252 students |
$33,625 | — | 12% | $25,954 |
| Academy of Allied Health Careers Chattanooga, TN · Private for-profit · 194 students |
$12,410 | — | 65% | — |
| Richmont Graduate University Chattanooga, TN · Private nonprofit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.