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Photo: Zereshk / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.5The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
42%
Acceptance Rate
30,418
Undergraduates
$33k
Out-of-state tuition
74%
6-yr grad rate
$60k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
42%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Tests RequiredSAT Range (2023-24)1200–1370
ACT Range (2023-24)25–31
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$75 application fee
30,418 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$33,256
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$18,976
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$60,249/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio34%
Why Go Here?
$60k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.4k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#84
Deal Score in TN
of 123 rated colleges
Deal Score75
Good value
25% First-Gen Students
19% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public college in Knoxville, TN. It enrolls 30,418 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
75
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1200–1370
SAT (2023-24)
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Tests Required
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$33,256
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)56%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)43%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,356
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Chemical Engineering$76k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$75k/yr
Computer Engineering$74k/yr
Industrial Engineering$74k/yr
Nuclear Engineering$74k/yr
Computer Science$70k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$75 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
7
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
C
Diversity
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How much do families pay at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,029 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,162 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,206 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,627 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,688 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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