The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Public · 10,074 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,876 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,919 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,594 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,374 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,137 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,265 |
Sticker tuition: $10,448 in-state, $18,512 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Average SAT
- 1147
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $51,151
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Psychology9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Health & Nursing7%
Engineering6%
Communications & Media5%
Education5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Criminal Justice5%
Computer Science4%
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