Outcomes at UTK
Graduation Rate
72.58%
Transfer-out Rate
20.95%
Retention Rate
89.00%
The graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 72.58% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 3,513 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,840 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 62.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.95% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 89% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 3,513 students have completed and 1,014 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 67 students still enrolled and 246 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,840 | 4,840 |
| Completers | 3,513 (72.58%) | 3,513 |
| Transfer-out | 1,014 (20.95%) | 1,014 |
| Still Enrolled | 67 (1.38%) | 67 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 246 (5.08%) | 246 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,603 students have completed in 4 years and additional 787 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,603 (53.78%) |
1,085 (46.05%) |
1,518 (61.11%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 787 (16.26%) |
466 (19.78%) |
321 (12.92%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 123 (2.54%) |
81 (3.44%) |
42 (1.69%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72.58% (3,513/4,840) | 69.27% (1,632/2,356) | 75.72% (1,881/2,484) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 54.55% (6/11) | 25.00% (1/4) | 71.43% (5/7) |
| Asian | 84.26% (166/197) | 80.61% (79/98) | 87.88% (87/99) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 60.88% (193/317) | 55.15% (75/136) | 65.19% (118/181) |
| Hispanic | 64.92% (124/191) | 55.91% (52/93) | 73.47% (72/98) |
| White | 73.89% (2,802/3,792) | 70.80% (1,309/1,849) | 76.84% (1,493/1,943) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 83.33% (5/6) | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Two or More Race | 58.02% (94/162) | 50.00% (39/78) | 65.48% (55/84) |
| Unknown | 73.91% (68/92) | 78.43% (40/51) | 68.29% (28/41) |