The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.62
Average High School GPA
1092
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UTC accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,942 people applied and 7,006 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4459 / 5754 (77%)
Men
2547 / 3188 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UTC considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

3.62
Average High School GPA
1092
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.62.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
21%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
1%

UTC is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

7%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

94%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
495
Math Mean
533
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
559
75th Percentile
605
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
Composite Mean
1092
75th Percentile
1170

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline

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