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The University of Tennessee Southern Admission Overview

The University of Tennessee Southern has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Tennessee Southern Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

The University of Tennessee Southern has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

The University of Tennessee Southern GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.17*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.17*

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Average GPA

The University of Tennessee Southern has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.17 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

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*3.17 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Tennessee Southern and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Tennessee Southern application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 26, 2027

Days left to Apply

360

Applicants have 360 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 26, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Tennessee Southern is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of Tennessee Southern
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

The University of Tennessee Southern is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.7% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220701.

GPA calculator: The University of Tennessee Southern GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026