The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,074 students.
About This School
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee with approximately 10,074 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,265 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1886 and is part of the University of Tennessee System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,817/year average net price and only $12,000 in median debt at graduation, UTC is genuinely affordable, and the Chattanooga location offers real access to a growing mid-sized city with solid job prospects. However, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern — more than 1 in 4 students who stay past freshman year still don't finish — so this is a school where students need a clear plan and a willingness to be proactive about support resources. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you're a self-directed student; less ideal if you need a highly structured environment to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,074 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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