The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
45.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.83%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,846
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 36,290 students have applied and 24,826 students have allowed to admit to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Acceptance rate: 68.41%). UTK's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.58 % where 6,846 students have finally enrolled out of 24,826 admitted students.
UTK acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.60%).
UTK enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.67%).
How to Apply to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UTK. UTK offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.utk.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | vip.utk.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | onestop.utk.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | onestop.utk.edu/your-money/cost-estimators/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.utk.edu/ |
| Athletic | fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html |
| Disability Service | sds.utk.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UTK 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-Knoxville is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,146). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 1,260 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,146 | 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-Knoxville, 1,454 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) 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 | 590 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,240 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 4,014 students submitted ACT scores (59% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 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 | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 28 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
UTK Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |