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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga admits about 81.1% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1013–1210 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 19–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 81.1%
SAT range 1013-1210
Net price $15,026
Graduation rate 55.8%

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga At a Glance

LocationChattanooga, Tennessee
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment10,074
Acceptance Rate81.1%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)513-620
SAT Range (Math)500-590
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1013-1210
Average SAT (Combined)1147
ACT Range20-26
Average Net Price$15,026/yr
Tuition (In-State)$10,762/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$19,068/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate55.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate72.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$56,442
Median Debt at Completion$18,500

How The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Compares

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is more selective than about 45% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 10,074 students, it is larger than about 20% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate is about 81.1%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga typically report a combined SAT score between 1013 and 1210 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?

The average net price reported for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is $15,026 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's official site.