University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Former names
Chattanooga University (1886–1889)
U.S. Grant Memorial University, Chattanooga campus (1889–1907)
University of Chattanooga (1907–1969)
MottoFaciemus
Motto in English
We shall achieve
TypePublic research university
EstablishedSeptember 15, 1886 (1886-09-15)
Parent institution
University of Tennessee System
Accreditation SACSCOC
Academic affiliations
Endowment$234.5 million (2025)
ChancellorLori Mann Bruce
Administrative staff
422
Students12,060
Undergraduates10,396 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates1,664 (fall 2025)
Location, ,
United States

35°02′45″N 85°18′00″W / 35.0458°N 85.2999°W / 35.0458; -85.2999
Campus
  • Urban, Midsize city, 321 acres (1,300,000 m2)
ColorsNavy and gold
   
NicknameMocs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – SoCon
MascotScrappy the Mocking Bird
Websitewww.utc.edu
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UT Chattanooga, UTC, or Chattanooga) is a public research university in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1886 and is part of the University of Tennessee System.

The university is composed of five colleges, offering over 150 degree programs and concentrations, including 6 doctoral degree programs. As of fall 2025, UTC enrolled 12,060 students, including over 10,000 undergraduates and more than 1,600 graduate students.