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Knoxville, TN · Cookeville, TN
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Tennessee Technological University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,976/yr | $14,246/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,029/yr | $9,815/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $15,650 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,162/yr | $10,445/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,206/yr | $13,861/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,627/yr | $17,245/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,688/yr | $18,936/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $166/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,356/yr | $13,302/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,448/yr | $11,144/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,598/yr | $1,280/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,298/yr | $5,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,678/yr | $25,663/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,812/yr | $11,376/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,256/yr | $15,576/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 29% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 42% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1370 | 1048–1310 |
| SAT average | 1311 | 1151 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 20–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–32 · Math 24–29 | English 20–27 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 50,488 | 8,772 |
| Students accepted | 23,221 | 7,295 |
| Students who enrolled | 6,694 | 1,988 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 78% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,249/yr | $48,501/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,008–$88,456 | $33,538–$71,299 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 75% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 62% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,782/yr | $43,759/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,188/yr | $46,379/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Engineering 9% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 7% | Engineering 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Education 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Engineering — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Industrial Engineering — $109,778/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $93,349/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 37% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 30,418 | 8,698 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 8,164 | 1,324 |
| Average professor pay | $12,968/mo | $9,427/mo |
| Full-time professors | 83% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $54,206 | $40,770 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Cookeville, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1794 | 1915 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Men | 47% | 55% |
| Women | 53% | 45% |
| White students | 78% | 80% |
| Black students | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.7% | 6% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 25% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 4% | 7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,098/yr | $10,861/yr |
| Endowment | $1.2B | $105.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 8,700 | 2,509 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,168/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,108/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 636 | 316 |
| Athletic scholarships | $23.7M | $5.3M |
| Athletics budget | $285.4M | $20.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $285.4M | $20.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $5.1M | $260,300 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.