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University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The

University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The
527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996

Official telephone: (865) 974-1000
Website: https://www.utk.edu/
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $75
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 4.17
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 26%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1210 - 1360
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 24%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 81%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 59,764
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 24,863
Number accepting place on waiting list: 5,954
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 4,787
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 37%

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