University of Tennessee Knoxville
Founded 1794
President Donde Plowman (Chancellor)
Fees USD 13,294
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) is a public research university founded in 1794, the flagship of the University of Tennessee System. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), UTK enrolls 35,000 students in the vibrant college city of Knoxville. UTK is adjacent to Oak Ridge National Laboratory — the US Department of Energy’s largest science and energy laboratory — creating unmatched nuclear science and energy research opportunities.
Colleges
- Haslam College of Business — Top-25 undergraduate supply chain; AACSB-accredited
- Tickle College of Engineering — Top-30 public engineering; nuclear engineering excellence
- College of Social Work — Top-20 social work nationally
- College of Agricultural Sciences — Land-grant research for Tennessee agriculture
- College of Law — Top Tennessee law school; strong advocacy programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~70% | In-State Tuition: ~$13,294
