Verified data from IPEDS & College Scorecard

$15,347/yr

Average net price per year, what students actually pay

81% acceptance rate50% graduation rate11,775 undergrads

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN·Public · 4-year

GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026

Overview

This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $15,347 a year against a $28,552 list price, a 46% gap.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a urban public four-year institution located in Chattanooga, TN. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 11,775 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Acceptance rate81%
SAT range1013 - 1210
Graduation rate50%
Enrollment11,775
Student:faculty18:1
Avg net price$15,347
Total cost (sticker)$28,552

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

81%

SAT range

1013 - 1210

Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
1013 - 1210
ACT range
20 - 26
Applications
10,494
Academic fit
Admission probability
Students like you
Application tracker
Deadline tracker
Essay prompts

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Academics

Student:faculty

18:1

Avg class size (est.)

~45 students

Student-faculty ratio
18:1
Avg class size (est.)
~45 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
50%
GradFax Outcomes Index
C+

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Costs

Sticker price

$28,552

Avg net price after aid

$15,347

Sticker price$28,552
Avg net price after aid$15,347
Tuition (in-state)
$10,448
Tuition (out-of-state)
$18,512
Room & board
$18,104
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$28,552
Avg net price after aid
$15,347
Net price calculator

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

81%

Avg grant aid

$9,999

Receiving financial aid
81%
Pell grant recipients
33%
Avg grant aid
$9,999

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
11,775
Institution type
4-year
Control
Public

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Campus life

Food near campus
Housing & living costs
Find off-campus housing

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Location

City, state
Chattanooga, TN
Campus setting
City: Midsize
Distance from home
Cost of living
Loading map...

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Graduate programs

Search grad programs →

Detailed graduate program data coming soon.

More about The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

21 reported figures shown on this page. Every one is sourced from a federal database, a verified API, or clearly labeled community data.

Been to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

Share your real experience with other students. Earn 100 Fax Points.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.