The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Top Questions

Honestly, I don't think that there are UTK stereotypes. Or maybe I am just not aware of them...I think we have a quite a diverse campus, really something for everyone here!

Growing up in Tennessee, a lot of people just assumed that UT was a party school and that everyone and their brother attended there. It's also well known for it's sports programs.

THat Its a huge party school. Its an easy school, not big on academics. Typical SEC school.

A stereotype that I have heard about UTK students is that we are all just a bunch of hillbillies.

People think UT is a very typical Southern school. They think it's very Greek as well as very preppy. We are ranked pretty high up on the Major Fraternity and Sorority Scene Schools according to Princeton Review. We also have a huge party school reputation considering we are always on the Top Party Schools list. Huge football school

Stereotypes of the student body as a whole are that we are all southerners who are somewhat close-minded. Also we are known to obsess over our sports teams- especially football and basketball and many people believe that our sports are more important than academics.

Party people. Very school spirited

A lot of people think that UTK is a big party school and that we are loud and obnoxious and that all we care about is football.

Party school, good students, prideful

UT is a party school. Classes are easy. UT is all about sports.