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The University of Tennessee-Martin

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,255
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Martin, Tennessee, UT Martin is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that UT Martin is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Tennessee-Martin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 70% at UT Martin suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,912

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Martin in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,952

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Martin in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at The University of Tennessee-Martin received on average $9,646 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,646
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 576 52% $4,933 $2,841,131
Other Federal Grant 581 53% $5,057 $2,937,885
State Grant/Scholarships 943 86% $4,607 $4,344,826
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 893 81% $3,457 $3,087,097
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,075 98% $9,646 $10,369,808

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Tennessee-Martin students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Tennessee-Martin students is 51.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.8%.

51.7%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 37.3% 44 students
  • white 55.1% 435 students
  • hispanic 45.4% 15 students
  • International Students 50.0% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 25.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Valley Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Tennessee-Martin provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Tennessee-Martin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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