The University of Tennessee - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into The University of Tennessee

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

46%

Admission Difficulty for The University of Tennessee
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Tennessee is 46%. Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

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

Tennessee is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 23,221 out of the 50,488 who applied were admitted.

The University of Tennessee typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.66. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The University of Tennessee you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.66 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1270 on the SAT
Score 28 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Tennessee GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.66*

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Tennessee?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Tennessee are to have around a 3.66 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Tennessee will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Tennessee is 3.66 on the 4.0 scale. 59% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #12 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted The University of Tennessee students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	59.0%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	16.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	12.0%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	8.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	4.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	1.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.66 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Tennessee SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1190-1340

Applicants Submitting SAT

28%

SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	600
Math 25th Percentile	590
Composite 25th Percentile	1190

SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	670
Math 75th Percentile	670
Composite 75th Percentile	1340
Average SAT Score	1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to The University of Tennessee?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Tennessee is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1190-1340. Students who get into The University of Tennessee score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers.. Tennessee ranks #5 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Tennessee regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1190, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1110, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 28 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1265, you have around a 46% chance of being admitted. A 1340 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 62% chance of getting in.

The University of Tennessee admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340 and Above	Good	>62%
1265 to 1340	Avg +	46%-62%
1190 to 1265	Avg -	31%-46%
1115 to 1190	Reach	19%-31%
Less than 1115	Low	<19%

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Tennessee ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-31

Applicants Submitting ACT

78%

ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	24
Math 25th Percentile	24
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	32
Math 75th Percentile	29
Composite 75th Percentile	31
Average ACT Score	28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Tennessee?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Tennessee is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 31. The school ranks #4 in Tennessee and #248 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 78 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of Tennessee.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Tennessee for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 46% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 62% with a 31 ACT score.

The University of Tennessee admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31 and Above	Good	>62%
28 to 31	Avg +	46%-62%
25 to 28	Avg -	31%-46%
22 to 25	Reach	19%-31%
Less than 22	Low	<19%

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High School Class Rank

63% of The University of Tennessee freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Tennessee students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	35%
Top 25% of class	63%
Top 50% of class	91%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

The University of Tennessee admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	30,154	20,334	50,488
Accepted	13,858	9,363	23,221
Acceptance Rate	46%	46%	46%
Enrolled	3,659	3,035	6,694
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	26%	32%	29%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Tennessee is $50.

Application Requirements

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

The University of Tennessee Application Requirements
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Tennessee
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Tennessee is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.66 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1270 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1340 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 28 on the ACT places you in a strong position.