The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- Public
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: international tuition 18,512 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 33,553 USD, acceptance rate 81.1%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 85.
Getting in. The school admits 71.6% of applicants (8,819 of 12,313). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 513–620, Math 500–590, ACT 20–26. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 85+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 33,553 USD, before any scholarship. There are 6 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 15 international students got financial aid, 1,269 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through utc.edu/apply. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
International tuition is 18,512 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 33,553 USD.
What English scores does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 85.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
The acceptance rate is 81.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Service ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Chancellor's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Chancellor's, Provost's, Mocs and Academic Service Scholarships (Institutional Renewable Merit Scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The pages do not say whether international students are eligible; they only say all accepted students must apply.
- Renewable in later years
Mocs ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Provost's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Tennessee HOPE / UT PromiseIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
These are state programs for Tennessee residents requiring the FAFSA; the pages do not address international students.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiOne of the three English test scores is needed, no more than two years old, unless you qualify for an exemption.Required
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTRecommended
- Proof of fundsiProof of funds covering nine months of study must be received before UTC issues your I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring orientation, onlineOrientationabout90days
What the school weighs in admission
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
For UTC to review AP credit, send your exam scores through the exam provider, such as the College Board.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data