The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (TUTK) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The University of Tennessee (UT) is one of the top ranked national public universities of the United States. The history of University of Tennessee dates back to the year 1794 when it was founded in Knoxville as Blount College. Blount College was an all-male college till 1892 when the first women students were admitted to the college. Blount College was first renamed as East Tennessee College and then East Tennessee University. East Tennessee University was again renamed as University of Tennessee in 1879. The University of Tennessee has been a land grant university since 1869.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Tennessee Knoxville 47th in the top public universities of United States for 2011. The university has a total enrollment of 29,934 students and the campus in Knoxville is spread over an area of 560 acres. The University of Tennessee comprises 11 colleges and offers more than 300 degree programs.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for awarding baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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Information Summary

Ranks 4th in Tennessee and 148th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	94.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$31,510
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	31 / 1330
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	16 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	87% / 67%
Enrollment Total (all students)	28,894

Academics

The University of Tennessee offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Undergraduate Degrees

The undergraduate degree programs offered at University of Tennessee include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor in Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Music degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is available in different areas of study such as Anthropology, Art History, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, Music, Philosophy, and Political Science. The students opting for the Bachelor of Science degree program can specialize in areas such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Geology and Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.

Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs

The graduate degree programs offered at University of Tennessee include: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Agriculture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Education. The University of Tennessee also offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program.

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Admissions

To seek admission in University of Tennessee, students are required to submit the application for admission. First time freshman admissions require submission of the admission application form, official high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT test scores. Admissions are primarily granted on the basis of academic performance, educational preparation, standardized test scores, and high school coursework.

A competitive admission process is adopted for transfer students and their applications are reviewed on the basis of their high school and college GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and the major field of study.

International Applicants

International students are recommended to apply for admissions before May 15 for fall semester, October 1 for spring semester, and February 15 for summer semester. They are required to submit the application form, original secondary school transcripts/national exam score report evaluated by NACES/AACRAPO, and certificates/provisional diplomas. They are also required to provide evidence of their proficiency in English by submitting their TOEFL/IELTS scores. They can submit their ACT/SAT scores (if available).

Financial Aid

The University of Tennessee provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. The basic objective of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of the students enrolled for various programs at the University of Tennessee. Different financial aid programs available for the students are: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

The need-based grant options include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and Tennessee Student Assistance Award. Students can avail various loan options such as Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, Federal Perkins loans, Graduate Student PLUS loans, and Federal Parent Loan (PLUS). Students can also apply for work-study programs wherein they can seek in-campus and off-campus work-study positions. The merit-based awards include Bonham Scholarship, Morris Scholarship, Oldham Scholarship, Volunteer Scholarship, Tennessee Pledge Scholarship, Tennessee Promise Scholarship, and Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (HOPE).

FAFSA

To apply for financial aid from the University of Tennessee, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. University of Tennessee recommends a priority deadline of February 15 to apply for the financial aid.

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Students

The University of Tennessee believes in the philosophy that learning occurs both within and outside the classrooms and provides numerous opportunities to the students to explore their potential. The Student Success Center ensures that all students are provided enough opportunities to succeed by identifying and implementing academic success programs. Students can approach academic coaches and request for supplemental instruction. Various tutoring resources are also available for the students. The Career Services Center provides career-related guidance to the students. The Counseling Center provides personal, academic, and psychological consultation to the students.

The campus bookstore stocks new and used books, apparel, accessories, school and office supplies, software, and computer peripherals. There are a number of libraries that enhance the educational experience of the students.

On-Campus Housing and Dining Facilities

The University of Tennessee has 12 residence halls that can accommodate 7,500 students. All freshmen are required to live on campus. The housing options include suite-style, traditional style, and apartment style residence halls. The residence halls have facilities such as cable TV, internet access, post offices, washing machines, athletic equipment, and kitchen utensils.

There are a number of on-campus restaurants such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, KFC Express, McAlister’s Deli, Ready for the World Café, Smokey’s, and Subway.

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Athletics

The University of Tennessee is a member of the NCAA Division Football Bowl Subdivision and Southeastern Conference. The college athletic teams are known as the Volunteers. The team colors are orange and white. The men’s sports include baseball, football, cross country, basketball, golf, swimming and diving, track and field, and tennis. The women’s teams include swimming and diving, basketball, golf, rowing, track and field, cross country, tennis, softball, soccer, and volleyball.

The athletic facilities available for the students of University of Tennessee include Thompson-Boling Arena, Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, Regal Soccer Stadium, Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, and Dr. Robert L. Barksdale Tennis Stadium.

Bibliography

The University of Tennessee. About the University. Web. 13 December 2011.

The University of Tennessee. Academic Programs. Web. 13 December 2011.

The University of Tennessee. Undergraduate Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Degrees 2011-2012. 2011. Print.

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