2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$21,512
Net Price
75%
Admitted
27%
Enrolled
72%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 31,701. In 2021, there were 769 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #4 in Tennessee and ranks #190 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
769
Total Enrollment
31,701
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Tennessee Rank
Combining ranking factors for 34 schools that offer psychology degrees in Tennessee, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #4.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #190.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers Research Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Educational Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 15 | 36 | 7 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 9 | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 6 | 36 | 4 |
| Research Psychology | 296 | – | 14 | 13 |
| School Psychology | – | – | – | 3 |
| Social Work | 68 | – | 243 | 19 |
| Total Graduates | 364 | 30 | 329 | 46 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 29,909 students applied to the The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The university admitted 75% and 27% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Tennessee universities is 6,236. On average, all Tennessee institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 88%. Compared to all Tennessee four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.
The overall graduation rate for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 72%, compared to 57% for all Tennessee universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 25%.
Compare UTK to Tennessee Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville to the average of all Tennessee four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UTK
29,909
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
27%
Percent Enrolled
88%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
TN Colleges
6,236
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,817 or 84% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 336 or 16% part-time faculty members employed at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,683 or 78%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UTK
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
84%
Percent Full-Time
16%
Percent Part-Time
78%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
TN Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
60%
Percent Full-Time
40%
Percent Part-Time
59%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $11,332, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,598.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,468 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,912.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $12,150 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $5,666 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,816 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $11,332 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,598 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $30,746 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $11,468 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,912 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $13,380 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $21,512. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend The University of Tennessee-Knoxville presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,433 | $10,425 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,970 | $13,492 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,476 | $23,688 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $24,617 | $25,805 |
| $110,001 and more | $25,256 | $26,827 |
Compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville to all Tennessee universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UTK
$30,746
Cost to Attend
$10,716
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,512
Net Price
TN Colleges
$38,189
Cost to Attend
$16,224
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,644
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 5,038 or 92%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 19,570 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,716.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 19,570 | $10,716 |
| Pell Grants | 5,821 | $5,017 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,928 | $6,362 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the The University of Tennessee-Knoxville to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UTK
19,570
Grant or Scholarship Aid
59%
Grants or Scholarships
5,821
Number of Pell Grants
17%
Pell Grants
7,928
Federal Student Loans
24%
Federal Student Loans
TN Colleges
4,167
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
1,615
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,978
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
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