The University of Tennessee is Tennessee’s “campus of excellence” in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies; research and creative activity; and public service. The University offers more than 300 degree programs to its 26,000 students. High academic standards and very reasonable tuition and fees make UT one of the best bargains in higher education in America.
UT’s location is very favorable for a rewarding undergraduate experience, especially in science and engineering. Knoxville is a pleasant, mid-sized city with all of the usual cultural and social amenities but few of the inconveniences of life in a large city. Nearby are beautiful mountains and lakes that provide opportunities for diversion from the rigors of student life. The Knoxville-Oak Ridge community provides a unique environment for enhancing the University’s programs in science and engineering. The concentration of advanced scientific and engineering activity and the professionals involved in this work create an intellectual climate that is beneficial to UT and to its students.