The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States. According to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report, UTK ranks #115 in National Universities and #52 among Top Public Schools. Globally, it holds positions in the #301-350 range by Times Higher Education and #451-500 in the QS World University Rankings.
UTK excels in specific disciplines, such as nuclear engineering and supply chain management, where it frequently appears in the top 10 nationally. Rankings vary by criteria, including research output, faculty quality, and student satisfaction.