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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public university in a midsize city in the Chattanooga, TN metro with 9,982 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public · City, midsize · 9,982 students

NCAA Division I · Southern Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,147

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,265

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

50%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,151

10 years after entry

Students

9,982

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines

PlanEntry termDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		SpringNovember 1, 2026
Priority deadlineFallMay 1, 2028

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: utc.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,876
$30,001–48,000$10,919
$48,001–75,000$13,594
$75,001–110,000$17,374
Over $110,000$19,137

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreThe University of Tennessee-Chattanooga courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1950 4 Mathematics; 23GE Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus BC3
MATH 1950 & MATH 1960 8 Mathematics; 23GE…MATH 1950 & MATH 1960 8 Mathematics; 23GE Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)
Biology3
BIOL 1110 & BIOL 1120 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…BIOL 1110 & BIOL 1120 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Chemistry4
CHEM 1110/1110L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…CHEM 1110/1110L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
English Language and Composition3
ENGL 1010 3 Rhetoric & Writing I; 23GE Writing &…ENGL 1010 3 Rhetoric & Writing I; 23GE Writing & Communication
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1330 3 Literature; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts
United States History4
HIST 2010 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE…HIST 2010 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Psychology3
PSY 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…PSY 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1950 4 Mathematics; 23GE Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus BC3
MATH 1950 & MATH 1960 8 Mathematics; 23GE…MATH 1950 & MATH 1960 8 Mathematics; 23GE Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)
Biology3
BIOL 1110 & BIOL 1120 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…BIOL 1110 & BIOL 1120 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Chemistry4
CHEM 1110/1110L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…CHEM 1110/1110L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Chemistry5
CHEM 1110/1110L & CHEM 1120/1120L 8 Lab Science…CHEM 1110/1110L & CHEM 1120/1120L 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab (1 course)
English Language and Composition3
ENGL 1010 3 Rhetoric & Writing I; 23GE Writing &…ENGL 1010 3 Rhetoric & Writing I; 23GE Writing & Communication
English Language and Composition4
ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020 6 Rhetoric & Writing I/…ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020 6 Rhetoric & Writing I/ Rhetoric & Writing II; 23GE Writing & Communication
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1330 3 Literature; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts
United States History4
HIST 2010 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE…HIST 2010 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Psychology3
PSY 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…PSY 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science
Statistics3MATH 2100 3 Statistics; 23GE Quantitative Reasoning
Computer Science A4CPSC 11004 credits
Macroeconomics3
ECON 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…ECON 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science
Microeconomics3
ECON 1020 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…ECON 1020 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science
World History: Modern4
HIST 1120 3 Historical Understanding or…HIST 1120 3 Historical Understanding or Non-Western Cultures; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Environmental Science3
ESC 1500 & ESC 1510 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…ESC 1500 & ESC 1510 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
European History4
HIST 2220 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE…HIST 2220 3 Historical Understanding; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Human Geography3
GEOG 1040 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…GEOG 1040 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science
Spanish Language and Culture3
SPAN 1010 & SPAN 1020 8 23GE Humanities & Fine…SPAN 1010 & SPAN 1020 8 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020 & SPAN 2110 11 23GE…SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020 & SPAN 2110 11 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Spanish Language and Culture5
SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, SPAN 2110 & SPAN 2120 14…SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, SPAN 2110 & SPAN 2120 14 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
Computer Science Principles4CPSC 1XXX3 credits
Art History3
ART 2140 3 Historical Understanding or Visual &…ART 2140 3 Historical Understanding or Visual & Performing Arts; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts
Art History4
ART 2140 & ART 2150 6 Historical Understanding…ART 2140 & ART 2150 6 Historical Understanding; 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts
Music Theory3MUS 10603 credits
Music Theory4MUS 17102 credits
Music Theory5MUS 1710 & MUS 17204 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3FLNG 1010 & FLNG 10206 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4FLNG 1010, FLNG 1020 & FLNG 21109 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5FLNG 1010, FLNG 1020, FLNG 2110 & FLNG 212012 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PSPS Elective 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences
Drawing3ART 1XXX (Lower Division)3 credits
French Language and Culture3
FREN 1010 & FREN 1020 8 23GE Humanities & Fine…FREN 1010 & FREN 1020 8 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
French Language and Culture4
FREN 1010, FREN 1020 & FREN 2110 11 23GE…FREN 1010, FREN 1020 & FREN 2110 11 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
French Language and Culture5
FREN 1010, FREN 1020, FREN 2110 & FREN 2120 14…FREN 1010, FREN 1020, FREN 2110 & FREN 2120 14 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship
German Language and Culture3GER 1010 & GER 10208 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 1010, GER 1020 & GER 211011 credits
German Language and Culture5GER 1010, GER 1020, GER 2110 & GER 212014 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1010 & ITAL 10208 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 1010, ITAL 1020 & ITAL 211011 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 1010, ITAL 1020, ITAL 2110 & ITAL 212014 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3FLNG 1010 & FLNG 10206 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4FLNG 1010, FLNG 1020 & FLNG 21109 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5FLNG 1010, FLNG 1020, FLNG 2110 & FLNG 212012 credits
Latin4
LAT 1010, LAT 1020, LAT 2010 & LAT 2020 12 23GE…LAT 1010, LAT 1020, LAT 2010 & LAT 2020 12 23GE Humanities & Fine Arts
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3
PHYS 1030/1030L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…PHYS 1030/1030L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3
PHYS 1040/1040L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…PHYS 1040/1040L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Physics B3
PHYS 1030/1030L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…PHYS 1030/1030L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Physics B4
PHYS 1030/1030L & PHYS 1040/1040L 8 Lab Science…PHYS 1030/1030L & PHYS 1040/1040L 8 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 2310/2310L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…PHYS 2310/2310L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Physics C: Mechanics4
PHYS 2300/2300L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural…PHYS 2300/2300L 4 Lab Science; 23GE Natural Science Lecture/Lab
Precalculus3MATH 1730 4 23GE Quantitative Reasoning
Research3Elec 1XXX3 credits
Seminar3Elec 1XXX3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN 33103 credits
Studio Art: 2 D Design3ART 1XXX (Lower Division)3 credits
Studio Art: 3D Design3ART 1XXX (Lower Division)3 credits
US Government and Politics3
PSPS 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE…PSPS 1010 3 Behavioral & Social Sciences; 23GE Behavioral & Social Science or 23GE Individual & Global Citizenship

Source: utc.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology241
Exercise Science and Kinesiology196
Marketing/Marketing Management113
Communication111
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels108
Business Administration and Management107
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration99
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse96
Show the other 37 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences92
Computer Science81
Environmental Science70
Finance65
Engineering/Industrial Management58
Accounting57
Art/Art Studies49
Political Science and Government44
Social Sciences, Other41
Mechanical Engineering39
Social Work38
Civil Engineering37
Organizational Leadership37
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration27
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies27
English Language and Literature26
Secondary Education and Teaching25
History23
Chemistry22
Electrical and Electronics Engineering22
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician19
Interior Design19
Music19
Mathematics18
Chemical Engineering18
Humanities/Humanistic Studies17
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching15
Business/Managerial Economics13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts13
Foreign Languages and Literatures12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies10
Computer Engineering7
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other6
Geology/Earth Science5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance4
Economics4
Physics4

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

BYX, Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

13% of men in fraternities · 17% of women in sororities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), en.wikipedia.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chattanooga, TN-GA

588,050 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lovell Field (CHA)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20

Elevation

719 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

29°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

3.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

7 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,490 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size