The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, TN
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity46
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity28
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education10%
Engineering9%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
76%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$214
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
73%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 46% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 31% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
10,152
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,399
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, TN
Richmont Graduate University
2 miles, SE
Chattanooga State Community College
5 miles, NE