The University of Tennessee (UT)

(Knoxville, TN)

The U of Tennessee is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a private college in 1794, it became the first campus of the University of Tennessee in 1879. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Architecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology, Law, Nursing, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine and the Schools of Biomedical Sciences and Information Sciences. Its 533-acre campus is located in Knoxville.

Admissions

72.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.78
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1600–1900 SAT Total
  • 510–640 SAT Reading
  • 530–650 SAT Math
  • 530–630 SAT Writing
  • 24–29 ACT Composite
  • 24–30 ACT English
  • 23–28 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$20,780
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,850
  • $22,168
  • $12,564
  • $1,366

Will I Like It

24,029
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 50% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Library Science, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Aero Club, American Red Cross, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Block & Bridle Club, Boy Scouts, Debate, Boys & Girls Club, Dogs, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
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