The Commons at Knoxville
Whether you’re thinking about attending the University of Tennessee or being a new student, you probably have many questions about UTK.
Hey, even returning undergraduate or graduate students may have more questions about the institution. Our ultimate list of student FAQs is sure to answer your questions.
The main campus for the research university is in Knoxville, TN.
UTK is located in Knox County, TN.
UTK was founded in 1794 as Blount College and was renamed UT in 1879.
UT has 5 campuses across the state.
UT has a college campus in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin, and has the Health Science Center in Memphis.
While Tennessee orange is the signature color of the university, white and smokey are the complementing colors.
While UTK has 3 mascots, the most well-known is Smokey. The other two are Junior Smokey and Davy Crockett.
In a 2021 U.S. News and World Report, UTK ranked 52nd among all public universities and 112th nationally. Therefore, UTK is a good option for undergraduates and graduate students offering exceptional educational opportunities.
UTK has a selective admission process with high academic requirements. CollegeSimply shows UTK having a 79% acceptance rate.
As you may have thought with the university’s high academic requirements, UTK is not a test optional school. Therefore, you must submit your admission test scores when applying to UT. However, the school has temporarily suspended requiring test results through Fall 2025 due to the pandemic.
There is a 17 to 1 faculty to student ratio at UTK. In Fall 2020, UT enrolled 24,254 undergraduate and 6,305 graduate and professional students.
The yearly in-state tuition for undergraduates is currently $13,244 and out-of-state tuition is $31,664. For graduate students, in-state tuition is currently $13,380 and out-of-state is $31,798. However, your cost could be higher if enrolled in a specialized program, such as law or veterinary medicine, so you should check the cost of UT’s website.
The most convenient way to pay your UTK tuition is online. However, you can also mail your payment or stop by the Office of the Bursar in the Student Services Building.
Neyland Stadium is the home to the Tennessee Vols and is located on the banks of the Tennessee River.
If you do not pay your tuition on time, you must enroll in the Deferred Payment Plan at UTK. It is available for students in good financial standing having a balance of $50 or more. There is a $30 service charge when using the service and if students haven’t paid at least 50% of their changes by the due date are automatically enrolled in DDP for a $40 fee.
If you receive scholarships or other financial aid, you may be entitled to a refund for the amount beyond your tuition expense. Usually, financial aid refunds are processed and sent out within the first month of the semester.
Admission for the following Fall semester opens on August 1st. The regular application deadline is mid-December.
Yes, after mid-February UTK releases admission decisions on a rolling basis.
For students applying by the mid-December deadline, you’ll be notified of an admission decision by mid-February.
Check the New Student Orientation website to register for upcoming orientations as New Vol orientation dates vary by semester.
Registration is based on your student classification, so you should apply as soon as you’re eligible to ensure you get into any required courses.
Known as your VolCard, your university ID is used for identification purposes and to access goods and services you’re entitled to.
According to U.S. News, the top majors at UTK are
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine is a nationally recognized program. However, it is part of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine on the Memphis and Chattanooga campuses.
Yes, UT nursing is nationally ranked and internationally recognized.
While it’s not at the Knoxville campus, UT does have a College of Dentistry in Memphis, TN.
Neyland Stadium is the home to the Tennessee Vols and is located on the banks of the Tennessee River.
Alarms.org recently ranked the University of Tennessee at 279 on their safest colleges in America list.
Yes, first-year students are required to live on-campus for a quality first-year experience.
Transfer students or returning UTK students are not required to live on-campus.
Off-campus housing is a great option for students who don’t want to deal with dorm rooms or on-campus living situations. You have options for off-campus living, and one of the top picks by UTK students is the Commons at Knoxville.
Reach out to us with your off-campus living questions and explore if our student apartments could be the right fit for your University of Tennessee journey.
Contact our team for more info
Check Out These Six Cheap Eats in Knoxville
7 Amazing November Events Not To Miss in Knoxville