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The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN·Public·4,866 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

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 4,866 students.

88%
Accept
4,866
Students
$10,701
Net Price
53%
Grad Rate
$40,100
Earnings
10 yr
$21,024
Debt

About This School

The University of Tennessee-Martin is a public institution located in Martin, Tennessee with approximately 4,866 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Tennessee-Martin has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,701 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — at just $10,299/year net price and only $12,981 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree you'll find at a public university. However, the 55% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 1 in 2 students who start here don't finish, and median earnings of $40,100 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for many graduates. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.

Setting
Remote town
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,367

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%
Education6%
Health Professions5%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Biological Sciences3%
Psychology2%
Engineering2%
Social Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1120
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile600

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$10,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,600
Avg Net Price
$10,701
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$7,151
$30–48k$8,961
$48–75k$11,640
$75–110k$15,343
$110k+$15,827

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$21,024

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
53%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,024
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$34,300
Female graduates$28,000

Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,024
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

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

White75%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%
Two or more races4%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,866 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

The University of Tennessee-Martin

554 University Street

Martin, TN 38238

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • 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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