UT Chattanooga Average GPA (3.62) & Acceptance Rate (81%)

Q: What GPA did The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's first-year students have?

66.9% of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.62, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 513–620 reading and writing, 500–590 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–26 composite

Average net price: $13,801 a year (2022–23)

On this page · 7 sections

How does your GPA compare?

Your GPA

Test score (optional)

Don't know your GPA? Calculate your GPA

Where you standEnter your GPA

Type your GPA to compare it with what The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reported: an average GPA of 3.62 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–26.

Plan the grades I need

A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reviews each application.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga average GPA

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reported an average high school GPA of 3.62 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	25.4%
3.75–3.99	23%
3.50–3.74	18.5%
3.25–3.49	16.4%
3.00–3.24	9.1%
2.50–2.99	7%
2.00–2.49	0.6%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga acceptance rate

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admitted 8,510 of 10,494 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public 4-year university in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with 10,202 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	513	560	620
SAT Math	500	540	590
ACT Composite	20	23	26
ACT English	20	23	26
ACT Math	17	21	25

7% submitted SAT scores and 94% submitted ACT scores, as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1147 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,801 a year at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

A lot: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

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

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,510 of 10,494 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga test optional?

Check The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 94% sent ACT scores.

What GPA did The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's first-year students have?

66.9% of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.62, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Can I get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 33.1% of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What are The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 513–620 in reading and writing and 500–590 in math; ACT composite 20–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,801 a year at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga accept AP credit?

Yes. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

Wrong result or missing a feature? Send feedback

Similar colleges in Tennessee

With a similar acceptance rate and size.

See all colleges in Tennessee →