University of Tennessee at Martin Description:
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a public university and part of the University of Tennessee system. Martin is a small city in the northwest corner of the state. The 250-acre main campus is listed on the National Directory of Botanical Gardens. An adjoining 680-acre farm serves the research needs of the agricultural programs. UT Martin tends to rank well among master's-level universities in the Southeast, and the school's student profile and graduation rates have been improving in recent years. The university has a 19 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the UT Martin Skyhawks compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 76%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: 19 / 25
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 7,910 (7,497 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 82% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,049 (in-state); $20,205 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,600 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $5,594
- Other Expenses: $3,650
- Total Cost: $17,893 (in-state); $31,049 (out-of-state)
University of Tennessee at Martin Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- UT Martin Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 95%
- Loans: 50%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,605
- Loans: $5,445
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Agriculture, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, General Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Physical Education
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 24%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Tennessee at Martin Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.utm.edu/departments/chancellorscorner/mission.php
"The primary purpose of the University of Tennessee at Martin is to provide a quality undergraduate education in a traditional collegiate atmosphere characterized at all levels by close collaboration among students, faculty and staff. In addition, the university is dedicated to meeting lifelong educational needs by providing graduate programs, distance-learning opportunities and other creative endeavors. Furthermore, the university is committed to advancing the regional and global community through scholarly activities, research and public service."
