Admission & test scores

University of Tennessee, Knoxville SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1200–1370 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 28. University of Tennessee, Knoxville admits 42% of applicants — moderately selective. 92% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1200–1370middle half of admits
ACT midpoint28admitted students
Acceptance rate42%moderately selective
First-year retention92%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1200
Average
1311
75th percentile
1370

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1200 and a quarter above 1370. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 30,418.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, New York 1311 28 81% $46,560
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, Illinois 1311 29 55% $52,386
Champlain College Burlington, Vermont 1312 — 83% $47,850
Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1310 28 81% $51,170
Ithaca College Ithaca, New York 1312 — 69% $53,540
Ursinus College Collegeville, Pennsylvania 1310 30 92% $61,210

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Tennessee, Knoxville?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT, with an average of 1311. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does University of Tennessee, Knoxville require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 28.
How hard is it to get into University of Tennessee, Knoxville?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville admits 42% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 92% return for a second year.
Does University of Tennessee, Knoxville require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.