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The University Of Tennessee is in a medium-sized city, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school is classified as a public college. Students at The University Of Tennessee earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work.
The University Of Tennessee does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 44% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 500 to 610 for students at The University Of Tennessee. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 610.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at The University Of Tennessee are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 28,512 students (26,132 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at The University Of Tennessee belong to the Southeastern Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Tennessee
Circle Park
Knoxville, TN 37996
General Phone: (865) 974-1000
Admissions Phone: (865) 974-2184
Financial Aid Phone: (865) 974-3131
http://www.tennessee.edu
The University Of Tennessee awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,131 | English, political science, sociology, history, library science, anthropology, area and Cultural studies, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 935 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, logistics, business, managerial economics, management science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 508 | psychology, educational psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology |
| Engineering | 486 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering science, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 461 | social work, family studies, consumer economics, food and nutrition, family systems, family and consumer science, public administration, community organization |
| Education And Teaching | 435 | education, technical teaching, special ed, educational administration, agricultural teaching, college student counseling, health teaching |
| Medicine | 423 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, public health, health professions, public health courses, dental clinical sciences, ... |
| Media | 317 | journalism, radio and television, advertising, communication studies, journalism courses |
| Science | 222 | biology, chemistry, physics, bacteriology, biochemistry, geology, epidemiology, biological and biomedical sciences, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 215 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 203 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education, parks and recreation management, occupational therapy |
| Law | 136 | law |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 129 | speech pathology, dental hygienist, audiology, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 78 | mathematics, statistics, systems science and theory |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 76 | plant sciences, pest management, ornamental horticulture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 75 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 74 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 61 | wildlife management, forestry, conservation |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 56 | agricultural business, food science, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Music | 55 | music |
| Animal Science And Care | 49 | animal science |
| Architecture And Planning | 45 | architecture, urban planning |
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama |
| Design | 21 | interior design |
| Hospitality | 19 | hotel management |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical records admin, health care administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of Tennessee in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,844 | 125 |
| Master's degree | 1,649 | 124 |
| First-professional degree | 509 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 281 | 124 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 124 |
In 2005, The University Of Tennessee had a total enrollment of 28,512 students (26,132 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 80% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
The University Of Tennessee offers campus housing for 7,000 of its 26,132 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Knoxville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,832 | 4,793 | 44% | 4,422 | 92% |
| Men | 4,999 | 2,271 | 45% | 2,120 | 93% |
| Women | 5,833 | 2,522 | 43% | 2,302 | 91% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (865) 974-2184
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,360 |
| Room and board | $ 5,382 |
| Room charge | $ 3,006 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,376 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,190 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,732 |
Financial Aid:
The University Of Tennessee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 353000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (865) 974-3131
The University Of Tennessee has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 678 | 221 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 232 | 163 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 217 | 183 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 109 | $112,334 | 31 | $103,688 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 67 | $88,444 | 35 | $81,017 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 44 | $77,000 | 42 | $72,707 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $46,724 | 5 | $52,628 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $44,376 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $32,245 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 232 | $95,183 | 118 | $80,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 346 | $93,476 | 81 | $82,348 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 156 | $70,793 | 96 | $64,271 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 126 | $59,599 | 112 | $54,484 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $50,222 | 17 | $41,107 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 88 | $36,450 | 101 | $34,150 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 727 | $75,169 | 409 | $56,661 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 204 | 158 | 362 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 120 | 170 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Consumer Economics
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The University Of Tennessee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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