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The University of Tennessee
Address:
527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
Telephone:
8659741000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT A GLANCE
Public, 4-year or above institution
Location Surroundings - Midsized City
Types of Programs Offered
Academic programs
Avocational/recreational programs
Level Of Degrees Offered
Highest Degree Offered - Doctor's degree
Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
Graduate Degrees and Certificates
Medical Degree
Requirements for Undergraduate Selection Process
Secondary school GPA is required
Secondary school rank is recommended
Secondary school record is required
Completion of college prepatory program is recommended
Recommendations are recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments) is neither required nor recommended
Scores on standardized admissions tests or special admissions tests such as SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing Program) are required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
Tests such as Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc. are neither required nor recommended
Operates the Semester Calendar System - Academic year consists of two semesters of about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Total Enrollment: 29,943 students (2009 estimate)
26,309 full time students
3,634 part time students
Special Learning Opportunities
Offers distance learning opportunities. Students have the option of earning course credit at off-campus locations via cable television, internet, satellite classes, videotapes, correspondence courses, or other means.
Opportunities to study abroad.
Student Services Offered
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services (assiting students in obtaining part-time employment as a means of defraying part of the cost of their education)
Library facilities available
On campus housing available
Member of the following national athletic associations:
National Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA/NAIA member for
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Cross Country
