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The University of Tennessee at Martin, also known as UT Martin or UTM, is located in Martin, Tennessee, United States. It is the main campus under the University of Tennessee system. UTM is the only public, four-year university in West Tennessee outside Memphis. It was established as the Hall-Moody Institute in 1900. It received its present name in 1969. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UTM is organized into the following academic divisions:
UTM’s athletic teams participate in the Ohio Valley Conference. Their official mascot is known as the Skyhawks.
UT Martin is located in a self-contained town, in Martin, TN. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UT Martin top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study agricultural science and management, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at UT Martin does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
UT Martin offers classes to 7,171 students (6,390 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Ohio Valley Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The primary purpose of the University of Tennessee at Martin is to provide a quality undergraduate education in a traditional collegiate atmosphere characterized at all levels by close relationships among students and faculty. In addition, the graduate and distributed learning programs meet life-long educational needs for all seeking knowledge. Appropriate technologies support research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that enhance teaching and expand knowledge. The University is committed to public service and applied research efforts to enhance the economic, educational, aesthetic, and cultural life of the region."
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Tennessee Martin
University Street
Martin, TN 38238-5021
General Phone: (731) 881-7000
http://www.utm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 300 | interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, English, political science, international relations, Spanish language, French language |
| Business and Management | 255 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 113 | educational administration, teacher ed, school counseling, English teaching, special ed, history teaching, math teaching, teacher education and development, ... |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 67 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 57 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Science | 56 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 46 | health and physical education |
| Media | 40 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 26 | engineering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 24 | natural resources management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer science |
| Music | 8 | music, various music studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Martin in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 998 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 140 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, UT Martin had a total enrollment of 7,171 students (6,390 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 93% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
UT Martin offers campus housing for 2,376 of its 6,390 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Martin, 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 | 3,333 | 2,528 | 76% | 1,397 | 55% |
| Men | 1,376 | 1,017 | 74% | 605 | 59% |
| Women | 1,957 | 1,511 | 77% | 792 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not 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 ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,897 |
| Room and board | $ 4,606 |
| Room charge | $ 2,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,380 |
Financial Aid:
UT Martin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 353100)
UT Martin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $95,253 | 5 | $80,551 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $67,053 | 3 | $75,311 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $81,772 | 10 | $73,205 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $73,515 | 16 | $65,797 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $54,723 | 14 | $52,361 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $53,291 | 44 | $53,197 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $46,657 | 11 | $43,270 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $40,371 | 22 | $39,298 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $57,295 | 109 | $50,711 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 142 | 96 | 238 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 79 | 100 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Martin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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