The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,332

2022 Average Net Price

$21,880

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.11%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

68.4%

36,290 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

33,805

88.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

72.6%

3,513 Graduates

About

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a higher education institution located in Knox County, TN. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (378 degrees awarded), Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (367 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (259 degrees).

In 2022, 8,049 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,378 degrees), 16.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (379 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $11,332, which is $−18,818 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was 1.11%, corresponding to 66 out of the 5925 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $11,332, which is $18,818 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,880.

In 2022, 86% of undergraduate students attending The University of Tennessee-Knoxville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,332

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was $11,332. The cost of tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $−18,818 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,880

2022 Value

1.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,880. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville grew by 1.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,150

Room and Board

$1,598

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was of $12,150 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.48% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,598. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.66% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 6.17% with respect to 2021, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.11%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was 1.11%, which represents 66 out of the 5925 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville received 36,290 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 36,290 applicants, 24,826 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 33,805 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2022. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has an overall enrollment yield of 27.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

24,826

Accepted Out of 36,290

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was 68.4% (24,826 admissions from 36,290 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 74.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2022)

1,454

Scores Submitted (2022)

21% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville had a total enrollment of 33,805 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 29,813 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,992. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77% White, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 3.51% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0444% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (35.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (28%) and Black or African American Female (3.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33,805 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 29,813 and the part-time enrollment is 3,992. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), The University of Tennessee-Knoxville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
26,033 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,903 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,590 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 77% White, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Black or African American, 4.42% Two or More Races, 3.51% Asian, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0444% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 367 students (1.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 879 more women than men received degrees from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is white (6,378 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (379 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (378 degrees awarded), followed by Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (367 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (259 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (127 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (410 degrees), and Engineering (909 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are Software developers (463,013 people), Other managers (387,422 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (364,525 people), Civil engineers (284,134 people), and Mechanical engineers (209,628 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2022 are Library Science (127 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (410 degrees), Engineering (909 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (458 degrees), and Physical Sciences (148 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are Library Science (127 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (410 degrees), Engineering (909 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (458 degrees), and Physical Sciences (148 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are Computer Systems Design (494,069 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (457,175 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,707 people), Construction (309,132 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (276,166 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Most Common (2022)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
378 degrees awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
367 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
259 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 378 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,585

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

4,464

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,585 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, which is 0.803 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,464).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 285 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management, which is 2.57 times more than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 314 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 3.53 times more than the 89 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 51% of students graduating from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is Female and Asian (87.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.94% of graduates (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
6,378 degrees awarded
Black or African American
379 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
378 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is white (6,378 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (379 degrees).

1.19% of degree recipients (96 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
3,550 degrees awarded
White Male
2,828 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
230 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is white female (3,550 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2828 degrees).

Operations

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has an endowment valued at nearly $1B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −18.8M (−1.87%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville had a total salary expenditure of 1.39B. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville employs 529 Professors, 407 Lecturers and 392 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are Male Professor (358), Female Lecturer (230), and Male Associate professor (208).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 955 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 812 employees, and Management with 781 employees.

Endowment

$1B

2022 Endowment

3.01%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$130M - Federal
$42M - State
$10.7M - Local

As of 2022, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville received $130M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $42M from state grants and contracts, and $10.7M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$672M

2022 Salaries

8.67%

growth from 2021

In 2022, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville paid a median of $672M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.39B) and a 8.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.65% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.38% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$202M

Instructional Salaries

1,753

Number of Employees

In 2022, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville paid a total of $202M to 1,753 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

529 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

955 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were Professor with 529 employees, Lecturer with 407 employees, and Associate professor with 392 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were Office and Administrative Support with 955 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 812 employees, and Management with 781 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville was Male Professor with 358 employees, Female Lecturer with 230 employees, and Male Associate professor with 208 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

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