UT Martin Admission Requirements

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UT Martin Admission Overview

UT Martin admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UT Martin admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 970-1210 / ACT 19-25. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

UT Martin Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.2%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for The University of Tennessee Martin

Acceptance Rate

The UT Martin acceptance rate is 88.2%. Last year, 5,360 of 6,077 applicants were admitted. That is the 31st lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UT Martin and can you get accepted?

UT Martin is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

The University of Tennessee Martin typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

UT Martin GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UT Martin typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.

The school ranks #18 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled The University of Tennessee Martin freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.77% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.66% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.25% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.41% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.65% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.48% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.58% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UT Martin SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

3%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 470
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for The University of Tennessee Martin

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for The University of Tennessee Martin

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UT Martin typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 970–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. UT Martin ranks #20 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

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

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The University of Tennessee Martin
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >93%
1090 to 1210 Avg + 88%-93%
970 to 1090 Avg - 79%-88%
Below 970 Below mid-50 <79%

What do these figures mean?

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

UT Martin ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

98%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 17
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for The University of Tennessee Martin

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 24
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for The University of Tennessee Martin

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UT Martin typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UT Martin places #18 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The University of Tennessee Martin
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >93%
22 to 25 Avg + 88%-93%
19 to 22 Avg - 79%-88%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <79%

How to read these figures

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

Open the UT Martin chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of Tennessee Martin admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,037 2,028 6,077
Accepted 3,602 1,751 5,360
Acceptance Rate 89% 86% 88%
Enrolled 753 467 1,220
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 27% 23%

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

Application Requirements

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

The University of Tennessee Martin 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 Required to be considered for admission
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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Tennessee Martin is $30.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of Tennessee Martin
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

UT Martin is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). 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=221768.

GPA calculator: The University of Tennessee Martin GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026