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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Men's Football

The The University of Tennessee-Knoxville men's football program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Southeastern Conference, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The program is better funded than 96% of D1 men's football programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 79% of D1 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 56% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
126
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
27,832
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
46%
State
Tennessee
City
Knoxville
Address
527 Andy Holt Tower
Staff
Josh Heupel
Head Coach
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 96% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$143,399,351
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$6,029,478
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$8,056,980
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$1,727,527
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$45,085
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 79% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
91%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$47,782
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$60,249
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 56% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,332
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$29,522
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,109
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
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