University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has a diverse student body with 25% 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
75.2%(7,381)
Hispanic
6.3%(618)
African American
9.8%(958)
Asian
3.0%(293)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.1%(302)
Unknown
2.3%(226)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment11,283
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
42.2%(4,173)
Women
57.8%(5,711)

Gender Statistics

Men4,173

37% of total enrollment

Women5,711

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(137)
18-19
37.4%(3,700)
20-21
36.2%(3,577)
22-24
15.5%(1,536)
25+
9.4%(934)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.6%(36)
22-24
33.2%(465)
25+
64.2%(898)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

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 90% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.5%(1,996)
Out-of-State
10.5%(233)

Regional Representation

In-State1,996

90% of student body

Out-of-State233

10% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age