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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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Chattanooga, TN

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, in Chattanooga, TN, is a public large school, enrolling around 10,074 students. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 81%. Its highest-earning reported major is Engineering-Related Fields (Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields), where graduates report median earnings of $92,900/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate81%
SAT range1013–1210
ACT range20–26
Undergrads10,074
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineMay 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,489
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,151

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,597/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,554/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,212/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$82,644/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,029/yr
Engineering
Chemical Engineering$92,511/yr
Civil Engineering$91,615/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,407/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$86,537/yr
Engineering, General$81,757/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields$92,900/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$45,253/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$42,031/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,838/yr
History
History$50,756/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,565/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$37,876/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,020/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$56,558/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$45,955/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,413/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$71,634/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,700/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$48,410/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$63,654/yr
Social Sciences, Other$43,858/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$60,807/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$37,293/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,537
Typical room charge$6,807
Typical board charge$4,252

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga typically score between 1013–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga cost?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,489 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's earliest deadline is May 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga require students to live on campus?

No -- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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