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

87
%
Acceptance rate
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Tennessee Southern?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Tennessee Southern accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 760 people applied and 659 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
441 / 512 (86%)
Men
218 / 248 (88%)

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 2 years at University of Tennessee Southern:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025

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

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at University of Tennessee Southern, 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 University of Tennessee Southern by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Tennessee Southern considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Tennessee Southern?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

90%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
555
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
435
75th Percentile
555
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1025
75th Percentile
1160
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