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About The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

public doctoral universityaccessible admissionsbusiness and education focuslarge student body

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public university in Chattanooga, TN, known for its accessible admissions, business and education focus, and large student body. With an acceptance rate of 83%, Chatt is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,246 students each year. Chatt is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Chatt offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,965 per year; the sticker price of $40,916 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1125
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1210 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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Application Strategy
Apply to the UTC Honors College when you submit your general application. The Honors College offers smaller classes, priority registration, and dedicated advising, and because UTC's overall acceptance rate is high, Honors is a realistic stretch worth pursuing.
Application Strategy
Chattanooga has a growing business and engineering scene, so if you are applying to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business or the College of Engineering and Computer Science, mention specific internship or co-op opportunities in the city and how you plan to take advantage of them.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$9.9k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$10.9k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$13.6k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$17.4k
110k+~$41k/yr$19.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9,242
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

74%White
10%Black / African American
7%Hispanic
5%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%International
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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