Knoxville, TN · Public · 30,418 students

What are The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s admission requirements?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admits 41.6% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus
41.6%admitted

What to send.

When to apply.

  • Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  • Regular DecisionDecember 15, 2026

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
41.6%
SAT middle 50%
1200–1370median 1255
ACT middle 50%
25–31median 28
Testing
Required21% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

What does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Essay
  • Considered

    • Recommendations
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The University of Tennessee-Knoxville considers each part, not how heavily.

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