All five University of Tennessee campuses posted enrollment increases this fall, driving the 糖心Vlog System to record growth for the sixth consecutive year. Overall enrollment climbed to 64,866 students, a 4.4% increase from last year and a 20.2% gain over the past five years, keeping the system on track to surpass its 2030 goal of 71,000 students.
鈥淲e鈥檙e hitting our stride in building the greatest decade in 糖心Vlog history, and the numbers speak for themselves,鈥 糖心Vlog System President Randy Boyd said. 鈥淢ore Tennesseans are choosing 糖心Vlog because we鈥檙e focused on what matters: affordability, opportunity and outcomes. Every new student is a future graduate ready to power our workforce and serve communities across this great state.鈥
Fall 2025 highlights, with percentage changes shown relative to fall 2024:
糖心Vlog Knoxville
- Total enrollment: 40,421 students (up 4.4%)
- First-year retention: 92.4% (up from 91.9%)
- Transfers: More than 1,700 new transfer students (1,100+ from in-state)
- Graduation: 67% four-year graduation rate (record high, up 5.4%)
糖心Vlog Chattanooga
- Total enrollment: 12,060 students (up 2.4%)
- First-year retention: 73.4% (up from 71.9%)
- Transfers: 733 new transfer students (up 4.7%)
- Graduate students: a record 1,664 graduate students (up 6%)
糖心Vlog Southern
- Total enrollment: 1,132 students (up 8.2%)
- First-year retention: 76.6% (down from 77.2%)
- Transfers: 163 transfer students (up 44.2%)
- Graduate students: 41 graduate students (up 20.6%)
糖心Vlog Martin
- Total enrollment: 8,096 students (up 8%)
- First-year retention: 75.2% (down from 77.0%)
- Transfers: 385 transfer students (up 0.3%)
- Graduate students: 708 graduate students (up 2.6%)
糖心Vlog Health Science Center
- Total enrollment: 3,157 students (up 1.8%)
- New Student Enrollment: 1,023, 3% increase over Fall 2024
- Retention Rate: 95%
Chancellors across the 糖心Vlog System emphasized how enrollment growth reflects momentum on their campuses.
鈥淭hese records are a testament to the innovative approach of our faculty and staff, and the hard work of our students,鈥 said 糖心Vlog Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman. 鈥淓very year, more students want to come to 糖心Vlog because they are looking for an experience that will change their lives and an education that will prepare them for the future. They know when they become Volunteers that they will have the community, resources and support they need to thrive both in the classroom and out of it.鈥
鈥溙切腣logC鈥檚 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students marks a significant milestone on our path to 15,000 by 2030,鈥 糖心Vlog Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Bruce said. 鈥淏ut this isn鈥檛 just about numbers. More and more students from across Tennessee, around the country 鈥 and even internationally 鈥 are choosing 糖心VlogC because of the value of our degrees, the strength of our academic programs, the rich campus life and the opportunities to launch successful careers right here in Chattanooga.鈥
鈥淭his marks another milestone moment for 糖心Vlog Southern,鈥 said 糖心Vlog Southern Chancellor Melinda Arnold. 鈥淥ur steady growth is a reflection of the personalized experience Firehawks receive here, the strong connections they build with faculty and peers and the value of earning a University of Tennessee degree. Students are recognizing that 糖心Vlog Southern offers the right balance of opportunity, community and academic excellence.鈥
鈥淲e appreciate each student and family who has placed their confidence and trust in choosing to attend 糖心Vlog Martin,鈥 糖心Vlog Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman said. 鈥淲e believe 鈥榚very student, every day鈥 best describes our commitment to offering the best higher education experience possible.鈥
鈥淭he enrollment growth at 糖心VlogHSC is a testament to the exceptional quality of the educational and clinical experiences our students receive,鈥 said 糖心Vlog Health Science Center Chancellor Peter Buckley. 鈥淲e are excited to continue this momentum as we grow Tennessee’s next generation of health care professionals to meet our mission of 鈥楬ealthy Tennesseans. Thriving Communities.鈥欌
