Accreditation Information
The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Tennessee is one of the premier schools in the country, with its graduates employed by some of the most prominent media outlets, from CNN to ESPN and the Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal to Sports Illustrated and The Tennessean.
With immersive, hands-on experiences in our classrooms, The Media Center, and with industry partners, the school provides an optimum experience for future leaders in journalism and media. Our students enjoy internships with some of the top media outlets, both national and international, and global experiences in Spain (semester in Valencia), the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic (summer programs).
Faculty members of the school have extensive media experience and are some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. They are dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience to their students.
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) Information
Reported Fall 2026
Undergraduate Enrollment (Mass Communication Majors)*
| Fall ’26 | Fall ’25 | Fall ’24 | Fall ’23 | Fall ’22 | Fall ’21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Media | 486 | 470 | 476 | 469 | 415 | 360 |
*Total major numbers are based on fourteenth-day enrollment data.
Fall 2022 cohort – graduation rates
| 4th year graduation | 5th year graduation | 6th year graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Media | 76.8% | TBD | TBD |
Fall 2021 cohort – graduation rates
| 4th year graduation | 5th year graduation | 6th year graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Media | 72.5% | 73.7% | TBD |
Fall 2020 cohort – graduation rates
| 4th year graduation | 5th year graduation | 6th year graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Media | 75.3% | 82.8% | 83.6% |
Average 1st year retention rates – college-wide
| Fall 2020–Fall 2021 | 89.5% |
| Fall 2021–Fall 2022 | 85.1% |
| Fall 2022–Fall 2023 | 92.1% |
| Fall 2023–Fall 2024 | 92.1% |
| Fall 2024–Fall 2025 | 92.7% |
| Fall 2025-Fall 2026 | 96.1% |
1st-Year Retention Rates by Major
| Major | Fall 2025-Fall 2026 | Fall 2024–Fall 2025 | Fall 2023–Fall 2024 | Fall 2022–Fall 2023 | Fall 2021–Fall 2022 | Fall 2020–Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Media | 97.8% | 92.7% | 78.9% | 87.7% | 86.2% | 79.2% |