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19.0%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%	Hispanic
75.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.3%	total international (nonresident aliens)

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

117 acres

City or town school is located in:

Chattanooga

Population of city/town:

500,000

Nearest major city:

Atlanta

Distance of nearest major city:

125 miles

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. There are 2815 beds and over 8600 students (majority are single); large percentage of students live off-campus

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (15%)
single-student apartments (82%)
married-student apartments (1%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)
special housing for international students (1%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

53%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

30%

Percent of students who live off campus:

70%

Students required to live on campus:

Freshmen are required to live on campus. Exceptions may be granted to those living within a 45-mile radius to the UTC campus.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

65%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

1300

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Fellowship of Southern Writers archives; Manuscripts, Personal Papers, and Local History Collection; Rare Book Collection; Andy Warhol Photograph Collection; Presidential Campaign Memorabilia

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services, Handicapped-accessible housing options offered within existing dorm and apartment facilities; support groups; unique recreational opportunities (canoeing, skydiving)

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The University Echo (www.utcecho.com)

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

130

Campus-based religious organizations:

Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Center, Christian Student Center (Church of Christ), Episcopal University Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Jewish Student Union, More Than Conquerers Ministry, The House - Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), The Wesley Center United Methodist Campus Ministry,

Minority student organizations:

Indo Cultural Exchange (ICE), International Student Organization (ISO), Multicultural Students Alliance, UTC NAACP, Black Student Alliance

International student organizations:

English as a Second Language Institute, International Student Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Assoc. for Campus Entertainment, Chamber Singers, Chattanooga Singers, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, College Democrats, Habitat for Humanity, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Computer Society (IEEE-CS), Jazz Band, Marching Band, Opera Workshop, Panhellenic Council, Political Science Club, Poetry Miscellany, Pre-Law Club, Pre-Med Club, Scuba Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Spectrum, Student Alumni Council, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) ... LOTS MORE

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Rick Hart,
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Laura Mincy,
Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator

Athletic department's mailing address:

UTC Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Rick Hart
Department 3503
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403

School colors:

Navy Blue and Old Gold

School mascot:

Scrappy

Athletic conference memberships:

Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketball	yes
Men's cross-country	yes
Men's football	yes
Men's golf	yes
Men's tennis	yes
Men's track and field (indoor)
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes
Men's wrestling	yes
Women's basketball	yes
Women's cross-country	yes
Women's golf	yes
Women's soccer	yes
Women's softball	yes
Women's tennis	yes
Women's track and field (indoor)
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes
Women's volleyball	yes

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Athletic facilities:

Council Fire Golf Club, Finley Stadium/Davenport Field, Jim Frost Stadium, Maclellan Gym, McKenzie Arena, North River Soccer Complex, Scrappy Moore Field, UTC Tennis Complex

Intramural/Recreational sports:

2-on-2 Basketball, Canoeing, Home-Run Derby, Horseshoes, Raquetball, Softball, Swimming, Tennis

Club sports for men:

Baseball, Bowling, Cycling, Fencing, Footbag, LaCrosse, Paddling, Paintball, Raquetball, Rowing, Rugby, Scuba, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee

Club sports for women:

Bowling, Cycling, Fencing, Paddling, Paintball, Raquetball, Rowing, Scuba, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Chattanooga (10 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Atlanta (150 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Atlanta (125 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Chattanooga (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Unum, area school systems

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

General Burwell Bell, Class of 1969, 4 Star General, Commanding General of the US Forces in Korea
Olympic Gold Medal-Winner (rowing) Dan Beery
Dennis Haskins (actor, Saved by the Bell)

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