- Acceptance rate: 42% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–680 reading and writing, 600–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $20,885 a year (2022–23)
University of Tennessee GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what The University of Tennessee reported: an acceptance rate of 42% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Tennessee reviews each application.
The University of Tennessee GPA requirements
The University of Tennessee 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 hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Tennessee acceptance rate
The University of Tennessee admitted 24,863 of 59,764 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 42%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Tennessee is a public 4-year university in Knoxville, Tennessee, with 30,564 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Tennessee 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 | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1311 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The University of Tennessee 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The University of Tennessee 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,885 a year at The University of Tennessee 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 hard is it to get into The University of Tennessee?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. The University of Tennessee admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for The University of Tennessee?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Tennessee admitted 42% 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.
What are The University of Tennessee's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–680 in reading and writing and 600–690 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into The University of Tennessee?
The University of Tennessee 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.
Does The University of Tennessee require the SAT or ACT?
Check The University of Tennessee's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The University of Tennessee required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 81% sent ACT scores.
What is The University of Tennessee's acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee's acceptance rate was 42% for fall 2024: it admitted 24,863 of 59,764 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at The University of Tennessee?
A lot: The University of Tennessee requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at The University of Tennessee if a parent went there?
No. The University of Tennessee 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.
What do students pay at The University of Tennessee after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,885 a year at The University of Tennessee 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 accept AP credit?
Yes. The University of Tennessee 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's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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