Tuition Detail

We want to help you understand the costs of attending UT.

Most Recent Costs

The most recent UT tuition and fee charges are outlined below by semester. Click each link to download a PDF version of the schedule of tuition and fees.

Note: Downloadable PDFs also show costs per credit hour, per semester. Housing and dining costs are not included.

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Mandatory Fees

This breakdown of mandatory fees shows how your money is spent on services and programs that benefit all students.

This fee is charged to all in-state and out-of-state students who attend UT. It is calculated based on the number of hours you are enrolled, up to a maximum full-time charge.

In addition to the Maintenance Fee, all out-of-state students pay out-of-state tuition.

Facility fee amounts are based on your student residency classification.

Part-time students pay a prorated fee based on the number of credit hours for which they are enrolled.

Approximately $12 million is collected from this fee annually. This fee helps fund campus beautification, including:

• Landscaping
• Improvement to outdoor spaces
• Building maintenance
• New building construction
• Classroom upgrades
• Sustainability efforts

Approximately $1.9 Million is collected from this fee annually. Students pay $40 per semester, excluding those studying veterinary medicine or law (which has a separate Law Students Library Fee), who are enrolled in credit and audit courses.

This fee helps fund:

• Collections
• Spaces
• Student Services

Approximately $33 Million is collected from the Student Programs and Services Fee annually.

• $519 for full-time students per semester. All students enrolled for 9 or more hours are required to pay the full fee.
• Part-time students pay a pro-rated fee based on the number of credit hours they are taking.

The fee is assessed in two parts, Part A and Part B. You have paid the full fee with a combined payment of $519. On the first day of classes, this fee becomes nonrefundable.

Part A – This portion of the fee is $47 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $418. All students pay this portion of the fee.

Part B – This portion of the fee is a flat amount of $101. All students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours pay this portion of the fee.

The fee helps cover the costs associated with student services, activities, and programs organized or operated under the auspices of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life. Payment of the fee provides students access to the Student Health Center and Student Counseling Center, as well as providing the opportunity to purchase student athletic tickets.

This fee helps fund:

• Health, counseling and programs
  • Operating Costs
  • Equipment
  • Staffing
  • Construction costs
  • Equipment
  • Debt Service Costs
  Technology Fee

  Approximately $6.6 Million is collected from the fee annually. Part of the fee revenue is shared with all 11 colleges, University Libraries, and Student Life to support instructional and programming technology.

  • $18 per-credit-hour fee ($150 maximum) per student per semester.

  This fee helps fund:

  • OIT Help Desk
  • Campus Wireless
  • Student Research Support
  • UT Mobile App and Software
  • Student Computer Labs
  • Teaching and Classroom Technology

  Part of the fee revenue is shared with all 12 colleges and the Baker School of Public Policy, University Libraries, and Student Life to support instruction and programming technology.

  Transportation Fee
  • $13 per credit hour ($117 maximum) per student per semester.

  This fee helps fund:

  An advisory board including students, faculty, and staff reviews all proposals to ensure effective use of the funds generated by each of the fees.

  • The Technology Fee Advisory Board includes representatives from SGA, the Graduate Student Association, Academic Affairs, Student Life, the Council of Academic Deans, faculty, Finance and Administration, and the Office of Information and Technology. A five-student subcommittee serves in an advisory capacity to analyze student needs and recommend plans and expenditures to the larger committee.

  Interested in serving on the Facilities or Student Programs and Services Fee Advisory boards or the Technology Fee Advisory Board? Contact SGA about future opportunities.

  Other Fees

  You may be subject to pay other fees that are determined by your course of study, your student status, or your application for admission. Read below for more details.

  Application, Registration, and Payment Fees

  Deferred Payment Plan Fee

  UT offers a Deferred Payment Plan as an option for paying your tuition and fees. Learn more on our Deferred Payment Plan webpage.

  Online Support Fee

  $100 per credit hour for the Online Support Fee.

  Distance education students are assessed the per hour rate of: maintenance, tuition (if out-of-state), the Library Fee, any applicable course fee, and the Online Support Fee. The Online Support Fee supports the technology needed to deliver online courses to distance education students, as well as the development of new courses and course material for future programs.

  Online Courses vs Distance Education

  Students taking online courses but who are enrolled in a Knoxville campus degree program will be charged the regular tuition fee rate. This policy applies even if a student has all online courses in a semester.

  Only students enrolled in a fully online, distance education program are charged based on the Online Support Fee rate linked above.

  For more information on the cost of an online program, visit Vols Online.

  Drop/Withdrawal Fee

  If you decrease the number of hours you are taking, this may change the amount you owe and could impact your financial aid. Please click here to view charges for dropped classes and withdrawal.

  Final/Late Registration Fees

  We encourage you to register as soon as possible to stay on track and avoid late registration fees ranging from $100 to $200. Please click here to view final and late registration dates and fees.

  Late Payment Fees

  In order to register for classes, request a transcript, or receive your grades or a diploma, please pay your balance in full.

  A $35 late fee will be added to your student account if your minimum payment is not received by the payment due date.

  For more payment information, click here.

  Non-Resident Alien Tax

  As an international student, depending on your Visa code, there is either a 14 percent (for J1 and F1 Visas) or 30 percent tax on your financial assistance. The allowable charges, a book allowance, and a tax allowance are deducted from the total assistance you receive. Any excess is subject to the 14 percent or 30 percent tax, and it is payable by the student. The tax is calculated approximately one month into the term and is reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, at the end of the semester. Tax assessments are submitted to the Internal Revenue Service.

  Proficiency Examination Fee
  • $5 per credit hour for undergraduate students
  • $7 per credit hour for graduate students
  Third-Party Charges

  If a third party or Non-Person Entity (NPE) is paying for your school expenses, like a government agency or private organization, a $30 fee is automatically added. These payments must also be made by the payment due date and are subject to late fees and schedule cancellation.

  Transcript Fee

  Academic transcripts are $10 and can be ordered and paid for online. The quickest way to receive a secure copy of your transcript is by electronic download. Click here for information about placing an order.

  Undergraduate Application Fee

  $75 nonrefundable fee for prospective undergraduate students due with each first-time admissions application.

  Undergraduate Special Courses and Departments

  Architecture and Design Course Fee

  A $113 per-credit-hour differential tuition is charged for all undergraduate and graduate architecture and design courses. This fee helps fund:

  • Operation of the fabrication laboratories
  • Materials for experiential learning, design and fabrication
  • Student workstations and equipment
  • Salaries for additional faculty, staff and student workers
  • Space rental, maintenance, and utilities
  • Computer virtual lab and staff support
  • Other fixed costs based on college growth needs
  Business Course Fee

  A $103 per-credit-hour differential tuition is charged for all undergraduate business courses (with the exception of 500 and 600 level courses). This fee helps fund:

  • The added demand for business courses
  • Advising placement (such as internships)
  • Programs abroad costs
  Engineering Fees

  A $117 per-semester-hour differential tuition is charged for all undergraduate and graduate engineering courses.

  Nursing Course Fees

  A $250 per-semester-hour differential tuition is charged for nursing courses. This fee helps fund:

  • Clinical experiences and placements
  • Clinical lab supplies and equipment
  • Advising and admissions
  • And more

  Please contact the College of Nursing to learn more about these required fees.

  Graduate School Special Fees

  Graduate School Application Fee

  $60 nonrefundable fee due for prospective graduate students with each first-time admissions application.

  Graduate School Readmission Fee

  $30 nonrefundable fee due for students who re-apply after an absence of at least one term.

  Graduation Fee for Graduate Students

  UT charges a nonrefundable graduation application fee each term for each graduate degree application submitted.

  Engineering Graduate Program Fees
  • $9,000 fee (including tuition and fees) per semester for the master’s program in engineering management.
  • $10,000 fee (including tuition and fees) per semester for the master’s program in engineering management for health systems.
  • Each fall and spring semester, there is a $695 additional charge for all law school students.
  • All law students pay a $125 additional Library Fee per semester. This fee helps fund:
    • The budget for databases and books
    • Support for improving patron services and library infrastructure
    • Support to upgrade the facility
    Social Work Graduate Fees
    • All students in the Social Work doctorate program are charged a $200 fee per semester
    • All students in the Social Work master’s program are charged a $150 fee per semester

    Housing and Food Fees

    Housing Fees

    Contracted amounts for on-campus housing are billed through student accounts. Rates vary depending on the type of room. For more information, email housing@utk.edu or call 865-974-2571.

    Living and Learning Communities Fee

    This fee is charged to all living and learning community members to cover the cost of most events. The one-time, advance payment eliminates your need to buy a ticket for each event, though you may have to pay a portion of the cost for larger events. For more information, email University Housing or call 865-974-2571.

    Meal Plans

    Meal plan options are available through UT Campus Dining. Learn more about the costs and choices here or call 865-974-4111.

    Distance Education and Residency Cost

    Understanding Fees

    You must pay all fees and charges so you can register for classes, receive a transcript, or get your grades or diploma. Fees for audited courses are the same as those taken for credit.

    Part-time Students

    Part-time students pay tuition and/or maintenance fees at the semester-hour rate. The total will not exceed the maximum amount indicated, and at minimum, the charge is equivalent to 1 hour at the semester-hour rate.

    Department & Course Fees

    UT departments may authorize payment of some charges and fees for eligible students.

    Some departments and colleges charge a Special Course Fee. Additional per-credit-hour fees are assessed for students taking courses in architecture and design, business, engineering, law, and nursing. The amount is added to your student account when you register. The department that is involved will determine if you should receive a refund.

    Questions

    Please contact the appropriate department if you have questions or an incorrect charge or fee on your account.

    All fees are subject to any changes approved by the Board of Trustees prior to the beginning of a term.

    Budget Estimates and Net Price Calculator

    Get a breakdown of key (billable) costs and estimated additional expenses (non-billable) costs for a year’s worth of attendance at UT, including everything from tuition to personal expenses.

    These budgets are estimated and updated every year.

    Entering first-year students can also use the Net Price Calculator to help determine likely out-of-pocket expenses.