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Colleges / The University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

About The University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is a public, state school in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The University of Tennessee was founded in 1794. The college currently enrolls around 31,701 students a year, including 25,067 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The University of Tennessee

It is moderately difficult to get into The University of Tennessee. In 2022, The University of Tennessee accepted 75% of applicants. In 2022, 22,413 out of 29,909 total applicants were accepted.

The University of Tennessee Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 86%
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 86%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 16%

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The University of Tennessee is locatedin the city of Knoxville, Tennessee,.

If you would like to see The University of Tennessee for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 and I-75 to Knoxville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McGhee Tyson Municipal.

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College Info

527 Andy Holt Tower Knoxville, TN 37996

Campus Setting: Urban

The University of Tennessee Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The University of Tennessee is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The University of Tennessee is Jul 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The University of Tennessee ACT Scores

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ACT Range

25 - 31

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

31 and Above

Good

25 to 31

Avg

25 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to The University of Tennessee is 28. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into The University of Tennessee. Students with an ACT score that falls between 25 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 25 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

The University of Tennessee SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1180 - 1340

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Math SAT Range

580 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 670

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1340 and Above

Good

1180 to 1340

Avg

1180 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for The University of Tennessee students is 1250. Applicants with SAT scores of 1340 and above have a good chance of being admitted to The University of Tennessee, while applicants with SAT scores between 1180 to 1340 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1180 have a low chance of being offered a spot at The University of Tennessee.

The University of Tennessee Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$25,394

In State

$43,584

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,332
$29,522
Fees
$1,912
$1,912
Housing
$12,150
$12,150
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering what life at The University of Tennessee is like? There are approximately 6,634 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee, including 25,067 undergraduate students and -18,433 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 74% percent are from TN and 26% percent of students are from other states.

95%

Full Time

5%

Part Time

74%

In State

26%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,634

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,244

Out-of-State

$31,434

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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