Paying for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,484 1.81%	$31,974 0.98%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,620 1.79%	$32,108 0.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) are $13,484 for Tennessee residents and $31,974 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at UTK.

86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,518. It could cover 36.02% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,160 for Tennessee residents and $40,650 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UTK's 4-year tuition is $54,488 for Tennessee residents and $131,154 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $137,695 for Tennessee residents and $214,361 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $13,484 for Tennessee residents and $31,974 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.81% for Tennessee residents and increased by 0.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UTK is $13,728 for Tennessee residents and $32,287 for out-of-state students, a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UTK Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,244	$31,664	$17,816
2023-2024	$13,484	$31,974	$18,596
Change % 2023-2024	1.81%	0.98%	4.38%
2024-2025	$13,728	$32,287	$19,410

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,620 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $32,108. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UTK is $13,864 for Tennessee residents and $32,421 for out-of-state students , a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $20,408 for in-state and $39,152 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Tennessee College of Law page.

UTK Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,380	$31,798	$17,816
2023-2024	$13,620	$32,108	$18,596
Change % 2023-2024	1.79%	0.97%	4.38%
2024-2025	$13,864	$32,421	$19,410

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UTK. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $378 for Tennessee residents and $1,137 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $639 for Tennessee residents and $1,650 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$378	$1,137
	2023-2024	$378	$1,137
	2024-2025	$378	$1,137
Graduate	2022-2023	$639	$1,650
	2023-2024	$639	$1,650
	2024-2025	$639	$1,650

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,596. The Living costs increased by 4.38% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UTK's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,678 for state residents and $52,168 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,678 for state residents and $52,168 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UTK
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,484
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$31,974
Room & Board	$12,500	$12,500
Personal Expenses	$6,096	$6,096
Books & Supplies	$1,598
COA (In-State)	$33,678	$33,678
COA (Out-of-State)	$52,168	$52,168

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UTK Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UTK?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UTK is $54,488 for Tennessee residents and $131,154 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UTK 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,539	$13,594	$13,650	$13,705	$54,488
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,297	$32,622	$32,951	$33,284	$131,154
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,594	$13,650	$13,705	$13,761	$54,711
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,622	$32,951	$33,284	$33,619	$132,477
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,650	$13,705	$13,761	$13,817	$54,934
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,951	$33,284	$33,619	$33,958	$133,813
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,705	$13,761	$13,817	$13,874	$55,158
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,284	$33,619	$33,958	$34,301	$135,162
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,761	$13,817	$13,874	$13,930	$55,383
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,619	$33,958	$34,301	$34,647	$136,526

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,695 for Tennessee residents and $214,361 for out-of-state students.

UTK 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$33,973	$34,271	$34,573	$34,878	$137,695
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,731	$53,299	$53,875	$54,456	$214,361
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,271	$34,573	$34,878	$35,187	$138,909
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$53,299	$53,875	$54,456	$55,045	$216,675
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,573	$34,878	$35,187	$35,499	$140,136
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,875	$54,456	$55,045	$55,640	$219,015
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,878	$35,187	$35,499	$35,814	$141,378
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$54,456	$55,045	$55,640	$56,241	$221,382
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,187	$35,499	$35,814	$36,133	$142,633
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$55,045	$55,640	$56,241	$56,850	$223,776

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $91,623 for Tennessee residents and $168,289 for out-of-state students.

UTK 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,455	$22,753	$23,055	$23,360	$91,623
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,213	$41,781	$42,357	$42,938	$168,289
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,753	$23,055	$23,360	$23,669	$92,837
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,781	$42,357	$42,938	$43,527	$170,603
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,055	$23,360	$23,669	$23,981	$94,064
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,357	$42,938	$43,527	$44,122	$172,943
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,360	$23,669	$23,981	$24,296	$95,306
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$42,938	$43,527	$44,122	$44,723	$175,310
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,669	$23,981	$24,296	$24,615	$96,561
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,527	$44,122	$44,723	$45,332	$177,704

	In-State	Out-of-State
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	$13,484	$31,974
University of Mississippi	$9,412	$26,980
University of Kentucky	$13,212	$33,406
University of South Carolina-Columbia	$12,688	$34,943
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$15,478	$36,694