The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public · 30,418 undergrads (large, 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 | $10,029 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,162 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,206 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,627 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,688 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,976 |
Sticker tuition: $13,812 in-state, $33,256 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Average SAT
- 1311
- Median ACT
- 28
- Students with Pell grants
- 19%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,249
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business30%
Engineering9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Health & Nursing7%
Communications & Media6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology5%
Agriculture3%
Computer Science3%
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