Tuition & Costs
The cost of attending UT is dependent on many variables— your status as either a resident of Tennessee or an out-of-state student, your participation in the academic common market, the courses you take, whether you are a full or part-time student, etc. We'll provide you with some quick estimates, but please contact us for further details.
How Much?
Following are cost estimates for the 2007-08 school year. These estimates are based on in-state, full-time enrollment at The University of Tennessee.
Note: The following are high-end estimates for tuition & costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition & Fees | $5,864 | $17,994 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Books | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Room & Board | $6,358 | $6,358 |
| Transportation | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Personal | $2,956 | $2,956 |
| Total | $18,516 | $30,646 |
How Can I Afford It?
UT provides families with advice concerning a wide range of financial aid and scholarships from federal, state, and private sources.
Academic Common Market
Many students from other states in the southeastern region may benefit from participating in the Academic Common Market. The ACM is an agreement among Southern states for sharing unique programs. Participating states can make arrangements for their residents who are fully admitted to specific programs at UT to enroll on an in-state tuition basis if these programs are not available in the state of residence. For more information, please email us at admissions@utk.edu.
Bursar
The Office of the Bursar administers VOL Xpress accounts, collects University fees and charges, and delivers excess financial aid. Federal Perkins Student Loan and UT Loan Program collections are also administered through this office. The Central Cashier's Division, which is responsible for collecting and accounting for departmental deposits, is also part of the Bursar's Office.
Financial Aid Office
Most aid comes from government sources and much of it requires demonstration of financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is usually required and must be received by the federal processing center no later than March 1 in the spring prior to the fall of the applicant's freshman year. The FAFSA can be completed online. Tennessee residents must submit the FAFSA in order to be eligible to receive the Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship (HOPE Scholarship, or TELS).
Scholarships
Most scholarships awards are based upon a student's demonstrated academic, artistic, or athletic talent. Some scholarships are automatically awarded to students who have excellent high school grades and test scores, or demonstrated financial need. Others require a separate written application or an audition.
- Guaranteed scholarships are awarded to students who meet the established criteria for high school grade point average and test scores, or financial need. Only a completed Application for Admission, submitted by February 1, 2008, is required in order to be considered.
- UT's top competitive scholarships and many college-level and departmental scholarships are awarded based upon the Entering Freshman Academic Scholarship Application, which must be submitted by November 1.
Tennessee Teachers, State Employees, and UT Employees Discount
Fee Discounts are available only by application and should be approved prior to the beginning of the term for which a discount is being sought.
Work Study
Federal Work Study is funded from federal and institutional resources. This is a need-based program that allows eligible students to earn part of their educational expenses by working part time. At UT this program awards students an average of $2,600 per year. The exact earning potential depends upon award limit and hours actually worked.
Did you know that The University of Tennessee annually offers over 4,000 awards from over 1,400 scholarship accounts? Scholarships at UT are available from many sources to undergraduate and graduate students. Over $18,000,000 in scholarship funds are awarded annually, with four-year, one-year, and renewable scholarships available. Learn more from UT Financial Aid.
UT's code number for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 003530. Write it down!
Feeling competitive? Get a head start. UT's top scholarships and many college-level and departmental scholarships are awarded based upon the Entering Freshman Academic Scholarship Application, which must be postmarked no later than November 1 of the applicant's senior year in high school!
Yes, Virginia, there are strings attached. Federal, State, and University regulations require that financial aid recipients show satisfactory academic progress toward their degree objective. Check the SAP requirements here.
We have HOPE. Virtually all students who are admitted to UT are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. You can read more about the HOPE, Promise, and Pledge scholarships in our alumni publication, Torchbearer.
The Office of Financial Aid can provide you with current information on all available undergraduate scholarships, including HOPE, Promise, and Pledge.
The Office of External Scholarships exists to help students apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. If you are interested in being nominated for a prestigious scholarship such as Rotary Ambassadorial, Goldwater, or Udall Scholarships, please visit their website.
Want to study abroad but don't have change to spare? You can receive financial aid for Study Abroad programs. Check the guidelines here.
Working it off? Federal Work Study participants can work up to 20 hours per week during regular class sessions to help pay for their education.