by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 24,254 undergraduates in 2020, UT Knoxville is a very large, public university located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UT Knoxville offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UT Knoxville can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UT Knoxville Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at UT Knoxville. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UT Knoxville Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UT Knoxville does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UT Knoxville Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UT Knoxville for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UT Knoxville does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UT Knoxville offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UT Knoxville has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 24,254 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 22,914 (94.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,340 (5.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 22,914 | 1,340 | 24,254 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UT Knoxville receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UT Knoxville #471 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UT Knoxville by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UT Knoxville Diversity Guide.
UT Knoxville has a total of 487 student athletes, 267 men and 220 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $105,869,282 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $105,869,282 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Athletics