The University of Tennessee at Martin’s fall enrollment reached 7,507 students, the highest enrollment at the university since 2012. This compares to 6,950 students who registered in fall 2023, which is an 8% increase. The freshman class totaled 1,220 students, up from 1,118 first-year students who enrolled in fall 2023.
Other increases included a 15.7% jump in undergraduate transfer students and 19.2% more dual-enrollment students compared to fall 2023. Dual enrollment courses allow high school juniors and seniors to take college courses and earn both high school and college credit.
Strong student retention, which indicates students who remain enrolled year to year at the university, also contributed to the higher enrollment and is the highest in 25 years. First-time, full-time freshman retention is 77%, which is seven percentage points higher since 2020. In total, the undergraduate retention rate is 84.9%, which is a three-point increase from fall 2023 and is the highest overall undergraduate retention number since 2018.
“We’re grateful for the students and families who have chosen UT Martin,” said university Chancellor Yancy Freeman. “Our enrollment growth signifies a campus commitment to excellent teaching and student engagement. It’s a great day to be a Skyhawk!”
UT Martin fall enrollment includes students from 89 of the 95 Tennessee counties along with students from 40 states and 20 countries, including Tennessee and the U.S. Students from states outside Tennessee and from countries outside the U.S. comprise 8.1% of the total UT Martin fall enrollment.
UT Martin is a primary regional campus in the University of Tennessee System offering bachelor’s degrees, majors, concentrations and options in more than 150 specialized fields as well as nine graduate degrees. In addition to the main campus, the university has six regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Ripley, Somerville and Springfield. UT Martin Online offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree for working adults. Learn more at www.utm.edu.
PHOTO: This UT Martin file photo shows UT Martin students Chayil Watkins of Rossville, Alea Pitts of Gallatin and Blake Perry of Manchester.
