University of Tennessee admits 44% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.
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Can I get into University of Tennessee?
44% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1280–1380 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
53,841 applied, 23,464 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does University of Tennessee cost?
$18,314 a year in-state
Out of state: about $37,758 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $35,064.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,626
$30,000–$48,000
$11,690
$48,000–$75,000
$17,499
$75,000–$110,000
$22,708
over $110,000
$26,651
Sticker, in-state
$35,064
In-state, with aid
$18,314
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $33,256 a year, against $13,812 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $19,444 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Is University of Tennessee test-optional for fall 2027?
No. University of Tennessee requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.utk.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Tennessee's acceptance rate?
44% for fall 2025: 23,464 of 53,841 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Tennessee?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1280 to 1380 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Tennessee cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,499 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $35,064.
How much does University of Tennessee cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Tennessee is $33,256 a year, against $13,812 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,314 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $19,444 tuition gap gives about $37,758 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Tennessee application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on admissions.utk.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
