In-State Undergraduate Tuition and Mandatory Fee Proposals
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The Board of Trustees will consider proposals to increase undergraduate in-state tuition and mandatory fees at certain UT campuses during its annual meeting on July 1. Tennessee law (Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-7-1603) requires boards of public universities to give public notice of proposed increases to tuition and mandatory fees charged to in-state undergraduate students at least fifteen (15) days prior to holding a public meeting to adopt the increases. Individuals are permitted to provide comments during the fifteen-day period.
The University of Tennessee has an ongoing commitment to keeping a high-quality education within reach for all Tennesseans. We remain dedicated to affordability and accessibility. Across the UT System, more than 80% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid or scholarship support. These proposed changes continue our long-standing efforts to reduce financial barriers for students and families while delivering a high-value education that prepares graduates for lifelong success.
The proposals were developed in accordance with the Board’s Process for the Campus Advisory Board to Submit a Recommendation to the President on the Annual Operating Budget (BT0021) and the Policy on the Approval of Student Fees (BT0022). The proposed increases are well below the 6.5% tuition and mandatory fee cap set by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Each proposal reflects the unique needs and strategic goals of the campuses while supporting critical investments in academic programs, student services, and campus operations.
Proposed Undergraduate In-state Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases
The following charts provide a summary of proposed undergraduate in-state tuition and mandatory fee changes. For more details (including an explanation of the increases, the purpose for which revenue derived from these increases will be used, and a description of the efforts to mitigate the effect of those increases), you may access the full proposal for each campus via the links provided below.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
| Proposed In-State Tuition & Fees | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,458 | $8,712 | $254 | 3.0% |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,990 | $2,050 | $60 | 3.0% |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $10,448 | $10,762 | $314 | 3.0% |
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
| Proposed In-State Tuition & Fees | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,560 | $11,560 | – | – |
| Mandatory Fees | $2,252 | $2,316 | $64 | 2.8% |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $13,812 | $13,876 | $64 | 0.5% |
University of Tennessee at Martin
| Proposed In-State Tuition & Fees | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,802 | $9,066 | $264 | 3.0% |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 | – | – |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $10,560 | $10,824 | $264 | 2.5% |
University of Tennessee Southern
| Proposed In-State Tuition & Fees | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,640 | $9,930 | $290 | 3.0% |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,284 | $1,334 | $50 | 3.9% |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $10,924 | $11,264 | $340 | 3.1% |