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University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
46.0%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Tennessee enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,500
Total Cost of Attendance$33,678

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $10,029 $40,116
$30-48k $12,162 $48,648
$48-75k $18,206 $72,824
$75-110k $23,627 $94,508
$110k+ $25,688 $102,752

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Tennessee

21.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$20,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Tennessee Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$60,249
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,500
Median Debt
2.9x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Tennessee — 2.9x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Tennessee True Cost by Family Income

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Tennessee enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $10,029 $40,116
$30-48k $12,162 $48,648
$48-75k $18,206 $72,824
$75-110k $23,627 $94,508
$110k+ $25,688 $102,752

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,500
Total Cost of Attendance$33,678

Financial Aid & Student Debt

21.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$20,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$47,782
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Tennessee Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Tennessee actually cost per year?
University of Tennessee's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,678/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,942/yr, a 47% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Tennessee offer good financial aid?
21% of University of Tennessee students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Tennessee also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Tennessee requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Tennessee?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $10,029/yr at University of Tennessee after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $25,688/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Tennessee worth the cost?
University of Tennessee graduates earn a median of $60,249 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $134,712 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Tennessee is not affiliated with DeepColleges.