The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga achieved a record-breaking fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students, the highest in its 139-year history. Among them were 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with 613 new graduate enrollments—a 38.7% increase from 2024. UTC also welcomed 2,363 first-time, full-time freshmen—the second-highest ever—and 733 new transfer students, up…
UTC’s fall enrollment number sets new record, surpassing 12,000 students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga set a new enrollment record this fall with 12,060 students, surpassing 12,000 for the first time in its 139-year history. The total includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with graduate enrollment up nearly 39% from last year. UTC welcomed 2,363 first-time freshmen and 733 transfer students,…
Dr. Bruce on 3 Plus Your Community
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, recently appeared on WRCB’s 3 Plus Your Community. She highlighted Chattanooga’s positive impact, her first two months on the job, and UTC’s record enrollment of 12,060 students. Bruce shared her vision for the University, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and service, while underscoring her commitment to providing a great…
UTC’s new chancellor expects enrollment will climb to 12,000 students this year
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce recently addressed the Cleveland Rotary Club, highlighting UTC’s growing national reach as students arrive on Move-In Day. She emphasized her vision built on teaching, research, and service, while noting record enrollment of around 12,000 students—nearly one-third living on campus, countering the commuter-school label. Drawing on her Tennessee Tech experience and…
UTC breaks ground on $114M resident hall
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially broken ground on the $114 million Oak Street Residence Hall, slated to open for fall 2027. The project will add 794 double‑occupancy beds, addressing a critical housing shortage with over 1,200 students currently on the waitlist. Designed by Tinker Ma, the hall features collaborative neighborhoods, common spaces, courtyards,…