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Public4-Yearmedium campus
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
2.9Above Average
77%
Open Admissions
53%
Graduation
About The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public four-year institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 9,878 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 77%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 53%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,151 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,817 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
77%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
53%
Enrollment
9,878
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,151
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,144
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,208
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,817
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
495
Median
550
75th
580
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$18,208/yr
In-State Tuition$10,144/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,817/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$51,268
10-Year Earnings
$511,510
ROI Multiple
10.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Student Outcomes
53%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$51k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,878
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
