The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome new and returning students to campus as the fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 18. With record total enrollment surpassing 40,000, the university remains dedicated to expanding educational access and providing an unparalleled student experience.
The university expects to meet or exceed its fall 2024 retention rate of 91.9%, which reflects the percentage of first-year students returning for their sophomore year. Fostering a strong connection with new and returning students is part of the university’s strategic enrollment plan, which aims to expand access for undergraduate, graduate and online students and to support the state’s workforce needs.