The University of Tennessee Southern Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Pulaski, TN · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 435–555 reading and writing, 470–555 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
  • Average net price: $15,642 a year (2022–23)
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The University of Tennessee Southern GPA requirements

The University of Tennessee Southern requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Tennessee Southern hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

The University of Tennessee Southern acceptance rate

The University of Tennessee Southern admitted 659 of 760 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of Tennessee Southern (formerly Martin Methodist College) is a public 4-year university in Pulaski, Tennessee, with 1,012 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

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

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing435480555
SAT Math470510555
ACT Composite182124
ACT English182125
ACT Math172023
6% submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores, as The University of Tennessee Southern reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1083 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

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

Admission factorStatus
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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.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 Southern's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

The University of Tennessee Southern 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 $15,642 a year at The University of Tennessee Southern 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

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into The University of Tennessee Southern?

GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Tennessee Southern admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into The University of Tennessee Southern?

A lot: The University of Tennessee Southern requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, 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 GPA do you need to get into The University of Tennessee Southern?

The University of Tennessee Southern requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate?

The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 659 of 760 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is The University of Tennessee Southern?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The University of Tennessee Southern admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do The University of Tennessee Southern students have?

The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee Southern's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 435–555 in reading and writing and 470–555 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The University of Tennessee Southern?

Yes. The University of Tennessee Southern requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 90% sent ACT scores.

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

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,642 a year at The University of Tennessee Southern 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 Southern consider legacy status?

No. The University of Tennessee Southern doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at The University of Tennessee Southern?

Yes. The University of Tennessee Southern awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report 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 Southern's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: The University of Tennessee SouthernU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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