The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

UTC's published charges vary substantially by residency. For the 2025-26 reporting year, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $10,448 for Tennessee residents and $19,068 for nonresidents. Housing, meals, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses are additional costs.

• Resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $10,448 for 2025-26.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $19,068 for 2025-26.
• Reported room and board: $12,692 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,400 for the academic year.

Adding those reported categories gives an illustrative $24,540 for a resident student or $32,604 for a nonresident student who incurs the stated room-and-board cost. Neither is a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation and personal expenses are not included, and actual housing, meal, and course costs can differ. A commuter's budget will look different. Graduate tuition also follows a separate schedule.

Published charges are not the same as the amount a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid data, 96% of students received some form of financial aid. The average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $10,919; net price reflects costs after applicable grant and scholarship aid, and an individual offer may differ. Students seeking assistance should complete the FAFSA and review eligibility for federal grants and loans, Tennessee programs, and UTC scholarships. The university's current cost-of-attendance and aid notices are the appropriate sources for a personalized, current-year comparison.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

Eligible UTC students may pursue Federal Work-Study as well as other part-time student jobs. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through approved work; it is not an automatic payment against the tuition bill or a promise of a job. Eligibility is determined through the financial-aid process, and students ordinarily must find and perform an available position.

Other campus jobs may be open without a Federal Work-Study award. Students should check UTC's current student-employment postings and ask the financial-aid office how a proposed job fits their aid package. An internship is different again: it may offer academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on its terms and the major.

UTC's career services provide a separate set of resources for career exploration and job searches. Reported services include individual and group advising, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer recruiting, and job fairs. These services can help a student pursue work or internships, but participation should not be mistaken for a verified employment outcome.