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University of Tennessee Budget Office

The System Budget Office directs the development of the annual operating budget, provides information for internal planning and decision-making, and facilitates the reporting requirements of the University.

The university's budget directs available resources to the university's six strategic goals:

  • Student Access
  • Student Success
  • Research Enhancement
  • Outreach
  • Economic Development
  • Globalization

The strategies reflect the University's commitment to serving the broader needs of the state of Tennessee.

FY2012 Quick Facts (Original Budget)


Enrollment (Fall 2010) 49,597
Total E&G Revenues $1.861B
Positions 14,286
Capital Maintenance $23.9M
Unrestricted E&G:
E&G Budget $1.046B
State Appropriations $411.3M
State Appr. as % of Revenues 39.3%
Tuition & Fees $488.4M
Fees as % of Revenue 46.7%
Salaries & Benefits $720.8M
Sal. & Ben. % of Exp 67.4%