Knoxville, Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (or the University of Tennessee; UT; UT Knoxville; or colloquially UTK or Tennessee) is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, with 14 colleges. It hosts more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and more…
Students Love Their School Teams
Ranked #6 in Students Love Their School Teams (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #9 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #76 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #90 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #130 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #240 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $33,678
Room & Board: $12,500
Books & Supplies: $1,598
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,491
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,168
Room & Board: $12,500
Books & Supplies: $1,598
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,491
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1190–1340
SAT ERW: 600–670
SAT Math: 590–670
ACT Composite: 25–31