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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Computer Science Programs

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, TN. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 12	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#47 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#229 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

Get in touch with The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone:	8659741000
Website:	www.utk.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.utk.edu/
Financial Aid:	onestop.utk.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

You can apply to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville online at: vip.utk.edu/

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Here’s what The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has an acceptance rate of 42%, which means it is moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 680. Math scores were between 600 and 690.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1200 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23,936	10,765	45%
Women	35,827	14,098	39%

Can I Afford The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The average net price after aid at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $18,109. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,560
In-State Fees	$2,252
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,704
Out-of-State Fees	$2,552
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,812
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,256

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville receive some form of financial aid (6,689 students).

Approximately 77% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,451 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,634.

Student Loan Debt

29% of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,357 per year.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,025 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 28,763 undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,092
Black or African American	1,092
Hispanic	1,927
White	22,435
American Indian/Alaska Native	28
Two or More Races	1,524
Non-Resident	258

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	4,366
Illinois	278
North Carolina	275
Georgia	198
Virginia	176

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Graduate Student Diversity

7,421 of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	222
Black or African American	467
Hispanic	430
White	4,942
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	215
Non-Resident	1,031

Online Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

11,614 undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville took at least one online class — of those, 440 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 491 students took at least one online class and 2,736 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

These computer science degree programs are offered by The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	123	27	10	160
Information Science/Studies	55	—	—	55

Academic Programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.