University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.7%(7,723)
Hispanic
6.0%(630)
African American
9.9%(1,034)
Asian
2.9%(300)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
3.0%(314)
Unknown
4.2%(436)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment12,225
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.5%(4,481)
Women
57.5%(6,069)

Gender Statistics

Men4,481

37% of total enrollment

Women6,069

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(229)
18-19
39.9%(3,979)
20-21
34.2%(3,417)
22-24
14.5%(1,446)
25+
9.1%(911)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(21)
22-24
34.8%(487)
25+
63.7%(890)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.9%(2,097)
Out-of-State
11.1%(262)

Regional Representation

In-State2,097

89% of student body

Out-of-State262

11% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age