The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
PublicChattanooga, TN
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Confirm on The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,064 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
Does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
For 2024-25, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's published tuition and required fees were $18,512 for out-of-state students and $10,448 for in-state students -- $8,064 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's deadlines are Regular Decision May 1, 2027, 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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