UT Martin at a Glance
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary regional university in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus and six regional centers located throughout West Tennessee. With more than 150 academic areas of study, UT Martin is a small-town university for people with big dreams.
About UT Martin
- Founded in 1900
- More than 8,100 students represent 40 states and 29 countries.
- 320-acre main campus and 680 acres of teaching and research land.
- Six regional centers located in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer, Somerville and Springfield.
Academics
- Twenty-three undergraduate degree programs with 48 majors and 153 concentrations.
- Nine graduate degrees with 11 majors and 31 specialized concentrations.
- 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
- Approximately 83% of classes have fewer than 30 students.
- Approximately 68% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field.
- Approximately 89% of UT Martin graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Onsite Tuition Per Year 2025-26
- In-State Tuition and Fees: $10,824
- Out-of-State Tuition and Fees: $16,864
- Room and Board: $9,584
Financial Aid
- $16.6 million awarded in grants and $26.4 awarded in scholarships. (Fall 2024)
- Approximately 90% of degree-seeking undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. (Fall 2024)
- Approximately 47% of UT Martin students graduate debt-free.
Athletics
- NCAA Division I, member of the Ohio Valley Conference
- Member of the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
- Member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference in Equestrian
- Twelve different Skyhawk athletic programs have captured a total of 65 conference or regional championships in the school’s NCAA Division I Era (since 1992), including 41 titles since 2009 alone
- UT Martin student-athletes combined for a 3.39 Grade Point Average during the fall 2025 term.The 3.39 GPA – as well as 94 perfect 4.0 GPA student-athletes and 323 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll recipients (at least a 3.0 GPA) – continue UT Martin’s strong academic commitment. The Skyhawks have achieved at least a 3.20 GPA in 12 straight semesters dating back to the spring of 2020.
Alumni
- UT Martin alumni live in all 95 Tennessee counties.
- More UTM alumni reside in Shelby County (12%) than any other Tennessee county, followed by Weakley County at 10%.
Recent Accolades
- U.S. News & World Report has ranked UT Martin 20th among top regional public institutions in the South.
- UT Martin has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation as recognition for the support provided to military veterans who attend the university.
- The Princeton Review listed UT Martin as a Best Regional College for the 23rd year.
*All facts are from Fall 2025 unless otherwise noted.