The University of Tennessee

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of The University of Tennessee.

Student Body

The University of Tennessee has 38,728 total students. 30,564 are undergraduates and 8,164 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at UT Knoxville over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at UT Knoxville:

Gender

More women than men attend The University of Tennessee. In the undergraduate class, 54% are women and 46% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at The University of Tennessee as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

The University of Tennessee is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact The University of Tennessee to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.