| Kentucky vs. UTK |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,212 Kentucky Residents $33,406 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,484 Tennessee Residents $31,974 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,330 Kentucky Residents $35,459 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,620 Tennessee Residents $32,108 Out-of-State |
| More$11,981 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier94.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.41% |
| Favorable28.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.58% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller31,547 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,805 |
| Smaller22,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,039 |
| Larger8,812 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,766 |
| Larger4,064 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,236 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,087 | Number of faculties | 1,902 |
| Lower$104,156 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$108,731 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.