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Public4-Yearlarge campus
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
3.6Very Good
46%
Moderately Selective
73%
Graduation
About The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public four-year institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 28,763 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. The university admits 46% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 73%. Graduates earn a median salary of $60,249 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,109 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
46%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
73%
Enrollment
28,763
Total students
Median Earnings
$60,249
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,484
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,974
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,109
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1190–1350
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
25 – 31
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1190
Median
1265
75th
1350
4001600
SAT Math
25th
590
Median
625
75th
670
200800
ACT Composite
25th
25
Median
28
75th
31
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$31,974/yr
In-State Tuition$13,484/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,109/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$72,436
10-Year Earnings
$602,490
ROI Multiple
8.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Student Outcomes
73%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$60k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
28,763
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
