About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lee Pierce
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone
4237554662
Email
lee-pierce@utc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Aquatic and Recreation Center
New UTC Library
The Crossroads
Challenger Center
New UTC Library
The Crossroads
Challenger Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Coolidge Park
Renaissance Park
Tennessee Aquarium
Rock City and Ruby Falls
The Bluff View Art District
Both Ruby Falls and Rock City are located on Lookout Mountain, along with the Incline Railroad.
Renaissance Park
Tennessee Aquarium
Rock City and Ruby Falls
The Bluff View Art District
Both Ruby Falls and Rock City are located on Lookout Mountain, along with the Incline Railroad.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
UTC has partnership with CARTA, local bus service.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,235
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average HS GPA: 3.51
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — May 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
717
with Terminal Degree
473
365
Women
352
Men
93
Minority
12
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
41%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Interior Design.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
William Muecke Barker
Chief Justice, Tennessee State Supreme Court
General Burwell Bell
4 Star General; Commanding General of US Forces in Korea
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
41%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,818
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,116
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,935
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
56%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$22,293
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,888
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$23,006
Required Fees
$1,776
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,200
Transportation for Commuters
$1,900
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,786
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,176
Foreign Countries Represented
26
Demographics
2.13%
Asian
10.18%
Black
4.29%
Hispanic
76.45%
Caucasian
1.52%
Unknown
1.34%
International
56% female
44% male
6% are out of state
88% are full time
12% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
62%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
78%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Theme Housing
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Resource Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Michelle Rigler
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
125
Number of Honor Societies
34
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
8
12% join a fraternity
18% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Mocs)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Wrestling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Mocs)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
