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University of Tennessee
#1 in Top Public Universities in Tennessee
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3,636 reviews
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    University of Tennessee Academics

    UT Knoxville Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    87%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    67%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $11,629
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      27%
    • 20-39
      52%
    • 40-99
      14%
    • 100+
      6%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
      405 Graduates
    • Psychology
      282 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      232 Graduates
    • Biology
      205 Graduates
    • Nursing
      179 Graduates
    • Marketing
      178 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      163 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      162 Graduates
    • Accounting
      150 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      148 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.113 responses

    UT Knoxville Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Female Professors
    45%
    Male Professors
    55%
    Average Professor Salary
    $129,168
    Poll
    47%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.113 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian American
      9%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      79%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.231 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.231 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.231 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.231 responses
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