The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accurate?

Alex

Relatively accurate. You are in the South, you are at an SEC school. There are bound to be those types of people at ANY of the schools down here. However, there is definitely a large counterculture here. It is, after all, still the State flagship school.

Alex

Relatively accurate. You are in the South, you are at an SEC school. There are bound to be those types of people at ANY of the schools down here. However, there is definitely a large counterculture here. It is, after all, still the State flagship school.

Jennifer

In most cases no.

Angela

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Lindsay

Definitely not.

Brandon

Yes, aside from the team being any good.

Jessica

Several students do just go to college to party, but there are also several who are there for their academics. It is possible to have a great college experience without being drunk and partying all the time. College is an amazing place that opens up several doors for students, socially, academically, and mentally.

Chelsi

There are lots of people that think sports are the most important thing about UT, and there are lots of peole that party a lot. But there are also many other activities and clubs on campus that have little or nothing to do with either. You can have a great college career without the party scene. Although, going to several different sporting events, especially football, is a great experience that is unique to UT.

Quinn

see above.

Casey

no.

Chris

there are a lot of wealthy people that come here, but you don't feel like a number at this college big college, but a small town feeling

Tyler

Sports by far have seemed to be a focus for the school with most new structures being sports facilities when there is a greater need to more sufficient dorms and classrooms.

Joey

Yes and no, refer to the first part

Erin

Not at all! UTK is such a huge diverse college. I would have never expected to meet as many people as I have with similar tastes, etc. And I believe that UT is a VERY intellectual and smart school. The university offers so much, and in my opinion, its the best choice for an in-state school.

Tate

Not at all

Devin

No, I have had aquantances that applied to UTK as a backup school and they got denied or waitlisted, due to the competative application process.

Alicia

No, definitely not. Academics are always the main focus.

Kristen

Not to all students. There will always be parties where there is this many kids.

Kate

To a degree most everyone i know parties

Carla

I would say no more than any other college campus.