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

46
%
Acceptance rate
3.88
Average High School GPA
1260
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

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

46%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UT Knoxville accepted 46% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 50,488 people applied and 23,221 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
13858 / 30154 (46%)
Men
9363 / 20334 (46%)

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 Knoxville:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

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

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, making their yield rate Medium. 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 Knoxville by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UT Knoxville considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

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

Grades & Testing

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

3.88
Average High School GPA
1260
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Tennessee at Knoxville as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.88. 39% of freshmen who attended UT Knoxville were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 73% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
74%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
7%
3.25-3.49
4%
3.00-3.24
1%

UT Knoxville is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

78%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
590
Math Mean
630
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
630
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1190
Composite Mean
1260
75th Percentile
1340

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