by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ran $13,812 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $33,256. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,252 in-state and $2,552 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,560 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
| Total | $13,812 | $33,256 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will The University of Tennessee-Knoxville charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| One Year Ago | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,560 | $30,704 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UT Knoxville has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $34,587 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.41%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $14,007. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.66%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $33,808.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,007 | $33,808 |
| In 2 Years | $14,205 | $34,370 |
| In 3 Years | $14,405 | $34,941 |
| In 4 Years | $14,608 | $35,522 |
| In 5 Years | $14,814 | $36,112 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $138,641, compared with about $57,225 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, visit the The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Financial Aid page.
