The University of Tennessee System saw all-time record enrollment this fall with 58,726 students enrolled in the System’s five campuses, representing a 4.8 percent increase from last fall.
UT campuses across the state experienced gains, with the flagship UT Knoxville recording a 6.8 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment from 2022.
“While national enrollment trends may show a decline, setting a new record for enrollment across our UT System campuses is a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty and staff who work incredibly hard to provide an accessible, high-quality education,” UT System President Randy Boyd says.
“Growth in retention is one key factor in our record enrollment numbers. These trends also reflect the dedication and determination of our students, who are seizing the opportunities our UT campuses offer to shape their futures. Our students recognize the value of a UT education while our campuses continue to adapt and innovate to meet
their needs.”
Since the fall of 2019, the UT System has experienced steady growth in enrollment, graduation rates and increases in the number of degrees awarded.
Painting Tennessee Orange
More than 4,000 people each day pass by this mural in Smith County on Tennessee Highway 25. The property has been in the Cothern family for more than 100 years. This fall the Everywhere You Look, UT campaign neared the halfway mark with 46 out of 95 counties hosting murals. Learn more about the Everywhere You Look, UT mural campaign at everywhere.tennessee.edu.
Boyd Tours for UT Promise
UT System President Randy Boyd visited 15 high schools across the state on his fourth UT Promise tour.
During five days across two weeks, Boyd spoke to high school students, telling them how UT will help them achieve their university education.
“UT Promise is more than a scholarship program; it’s a promise that we make to the young people of Tennessee,” Boyd says. “It’s a promise that their dreams, ambitions and hard work will not be limited by financial barriers.”
UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship, providing free tuition and fees for eligible undergraduate Tennessee residents at various UT campuses. To qualify, students must meet academic criteria and be eligible for the Hope Scholarship. The program also matches eligible students with a volunteer mentor to help ensure success throughout a student’s college career.
The UT System also announced an expansion of the UT Promise scholarship program, raising the qualifying income level to $75,000, starting in the fall 2024 semester. The program also will guarantee a minimum $500 award per semester for eligible students.
