The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) saw a record enrollment number for fall semester this year.

For the first time in school history, UTC's enrollment surpassed 12,000.

The college has a goal to reach 15,000 students by 2030.

The university reported an official fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060, which is the largest number in UTC's history.

That number includes 10,396 undergraduates and 1,664 graduate students, which is also a record number and a 6% increase from last year.

“Many of our graduate students are working professionals who need flexible options, so we’ve expanded our online and hybrid programs to meet their needs,” UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce said. “Whether they’re advancing in their current careers or pivoting to new ones, UTC provides opportunities that fit

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