The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

301–350th
World University Rankings 2024
101–200th
Impact Rankings 2023
=279th
US College Rankings 2022
Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

About The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) is the state’s research-extensive, land-grant institution. UT is big on tradition and proud of its humble beginnings as the first public university chartered west of the Appalachian Divide. The university provides comprehensive support to help students achieve their academic goals and engage in campus life. Students can choose from 14 residence halls on campus and 18 living and learning communities. A new intramural recreation complex, student health building and residence hall have opened in the past several years, along with new facilities for engineering, business, and music programmes. The first phase of a new state-of-the-art student union will open this year. Through UT’s management partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, students have unprecedented opportunities for hands-on work and research beside the world’s most gifted scientists.

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Key statistics

  • 28,377
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 33%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
  • 17.0
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 3%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • $30,684
    Out-of-state Tuition and Fees
    (2)
  • $11,482
    On-campus Room and Board
    (2)
  • $43,600
    Salary after 10 years
    (2)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings and (2) 2022 US Rankings

Subjects taught at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Life sciences

    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Sport Science
  • Physical sciences

    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Geography
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Architecture
    • Archaeology
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Law

    • Law
  • Engineering & technology

    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Education

    • Education