
Chattanooga, TN
Open Admissions
Graduation
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.
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 (M+R)
1008–1200
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
20 – 25
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1008
Median
1110
75th
1200
SAT Math
25th
495
Median
550
75th
580
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
25
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
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students