The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
77.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
33.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,246
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,345 students have applied and 6,897 students have allowed to admit to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (Acceptance rate: 82.65%). UTC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.56 % where 2,246 students have finally enrolled out of 6,897 admitted students.
UTC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Belmont University and Carson-Newman University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.96%).
UTC enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.34%).
How to Apply to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UTC. UTC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | utc.edu/about/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://webapp.utc.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://utc.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | utc.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | utc.edu/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs/veteran-student-services#tuition |
| Athletic | utc.edu/academic-affairs/planning-evaluation-and-institutional-research |
| Disability Service | utc.edu/drc |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UTC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,153). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 1,080 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,153 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 110 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 513 | 560 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 1,023 | 1,100 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 2,013 students submitted ACT scores (90% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 25 |
UTC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |