The University of Tennessee Martin

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Martin, TN
  • 5.0 1 review
#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

Overview

Total enrollment

7,499
The University of Tennessee Martin overview
The University of Tennessee Martin overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the rural northwest region of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Martin (UT Martin) serves as a primary campus within the University of Tennessee system. The 250-acre main campus features a mix of modern and traditional collegiate architecture, surrounded by the university's additional 680 acres of agricultural demonstration land. Initially established in 1927 as a junior college, UT Martin evolved into a four-year undergraduate institution and now offers comprehensive academic programs with particular strengths in agriculture, business, education, and engineering. The university maintains a selective admission process and predominantly serves students from Tennessee and neighboring states. Most undergraduate students live in campus housing during their first year, and the Skyhawks compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Ohio Valley Conference.

Ratings

UT Martin is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
The University of Tennessee Martin admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1210
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
  • GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

88.2%
The University of Tennessee Martin applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 22.8%
  • Application Fee $30

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tennessee Resident Tuition

$10,560

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,600

Breakdown

In State Costs for The University of Tennessee Martin
  • Tuition $10,560
  • Books and Supplies $1,500
  • Other Fees $1,758
  • Room and Board $7,544
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,600
  • Total One Year Cost $25,962

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The University of Tennessee Martin are Business, Education, and General Studies. 17% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 13% in General Studies.

  • Business 17%
  • Education 14%
  • General Studies 13%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
  • Agriculture 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221768.

GPA calculator: The University of Tennessee Martin GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026