The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admits about 41.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1200–1370 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 25–30 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville At a Glance
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 30,418 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% |
| SAT Range (Reading & Writing) | 600-680 |
| SAT Range (Math) | 600-690 |
| SAT Range (Combined, approx.) | 1200-1370 |
| Average SAT (Combined) | 1311 |
| ACT Range | 25-31 |
| Average Net Price | $18,314/yr |
| Tuition (In-State) | $13,812/yr |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $33,256/yr |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 74.5% |
| Full-Time Retention Rate | 91.9% |
| Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry | $65,090 |
| Median Debt at Completion | $18,750 |
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Compares
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is more selective than about 87% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.
With about 30,418 students, it is larger than about 82% of the 265 schools in this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate is about 41.6%, 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-Knoxville?
Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville typically report a combined SAT score between 1200 and 1370 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).
Does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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-Knoxville's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.
What is the average cost of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The average net price reported for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $18,314 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.