Can you get into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
Knoxville, TN · Public · 30,418 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
41.6%
SAT middle 50%
1200–1370
median 1255
ACT middle 50%
25–31
median 28
Testing
Required
21% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
74%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What The University of Tennessee-Knoxville actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The University of Tennessee-Knoxville considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionDecember 15, 2026
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $33,678, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$10,029
- $30k–$48k$12,162
- $48k–$75k$18,206
- $75k–$110k$23,627
- Over $110k$25,688
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Common questions
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admissions, answered
What is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admits 41.6% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1370. A score above 1370 clears the 75th percentile; below 1200, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville test-optional?
No. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville look for in an application?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, test scores, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville actually cost?
Sticker price is $33,678, but the average family pays $18,976 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,029 per year on average.
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