The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Public · Southern Conference
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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga admitted 81.1% of applicants university-wide (8,510 of 10,494).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.1% | 8,510 | 10,494 |
| Men | 82.3% | 3,120 | 3,789 |
| Women | 80.4% | 5,390 | 6,705 |
Of 8,510 admitted students, 2,489 enrolled (29.2% yield).
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1013–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
Testing policy: Required
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $32,516/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,512 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,004 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $32,516/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,876 |
| $30k–48k | $10,919 |
| $48k–75k | $13,594 |
| $75k–110k | $17,374 |
| Over $110k | $19,137 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — Up to $9,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $2,000 per year (in-state) / $3,000 per year (out-of-state) (Automatic)
- Mocs Scholarship — $1,000 per year (in-state) / $1,500 per year (out-of-state) (Automatic)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Provost's Scholarship — Up to $9,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $2,000 per year (in-state) / $3,000 per year (out-of-state) (Automatic)
- Mocs Scholarship — $1,000 per year (in-state) / $1,500 per year (out-of-state) (Automatic)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Current high school transcript
- ACT or SAT scores
- College transcript (if applicable)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Current high school transcript
- ACT or SAT scores
- College transcript (if applicable)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,151
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 50.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #329
- WSJ: #497
- Forbes: #476
- Niche: #628
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (9%), Engineering (6%).
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.