Applying to UTK

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 45.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.83%. 20,334 men and 30,154 women applied to UTK and 9,363 men and 13,858 women students were accepted.

Among them, 3,035 men and 3,659 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UTK.

In 2024, 1,877 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 5,236 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UTK.

The median SAT score is 1,260 with 630 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 600. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 590 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at UTK. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 6,694 first-year students enrolled in UTK. The proportion of full-time students is 99.93% and part-time students is 0.07%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UTK.

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at UTK. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UTK.