The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Public university · Knoxville, TN · 30,418 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
42%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1370
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$18,314
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$35,064
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts about 42 of every 100 applicants (42%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $35,064 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,314 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,812 for TN residents and $33,256 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,812
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$33,256
- Room & board$13,594
- Total cost of attendance$35,064
- Average net price after grants$18,314
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville FAQ
- What is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate?
- 42% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1370. Aim for 1370 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?
- About $35,064 a year before aid; $18,314 on average after grants.
- What is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's FAFSA school code?
- 003530. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The University of Tennessee-Knoxville receives your information.
- What is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk UniversityNashville, TN | 37% | 1140–1510 | $37,143 | 40% |
| Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TN | 50% | 1300–1486 | $28,776 | 81% |
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| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | 42% | — | $14,318 | 86% |
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