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University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN

Acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate, plus the in-state and out-of-state admit rates the school reports separately.

UTK AdmissionsIn-state vs. out-of-state admit rates from UTK Admissions (Fall 2026).
43.6%acceptance rate
Applied
53,841
Admitted
23,464
Enrolled
7,143

Admit rate by residency

% admitted
In-state76.0%
9,042 admitted of 11,898 applicants
Out-of-state40.4%
18,558 admitted of 45,968 applicants

~1.9× higher admit rate for in-state applicants.

Early action

University of Tennessee offers non-binding Early Action — an earlier decision with no commitment to enroll.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

University of Tennessee requires standardized test scores for all applicants.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1280
50th Percentile
1330
75th Percentile
1380

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
26
50th Percentile
29
75th Percentile
31

Class rank

Where University of Tennessee's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class47%
Top quarter of class77%
Top half of class97%

Based on the 22% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. University of Tennessee does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How University of Tennessee weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from University of Tennessee's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.

2024–25 CDSUniversity of Tennessee's 2025-2026 Common Data Set hasn't published this section yet, so this figure is shown from the 2024-2025 edition instead.
$35,410
In-State
$54,554
Out-of-State
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$13,812$32,956
Room & Board
$13,594$13,594
Other Expenses
$8,004$8,004
Total
$35,410$54,554

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$10k
$30–48k~$12k
$48–75k~$18k
$75–110k~$24k
$110k+~$26k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid, covering in-state students only.

% of undergrads with Pell grants18.9%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
37%
Avg. Package
$15,787
Avg. Need Met
59%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business & Marketing
Engineering
Parks & Recreation
Health Professions
Communication & Journalism
Social Sciences
Biological & Life Sciences
Other
Business
30%
Engineering
9%
Parks & Rec
7%
Health
7%
Communication
6%
Social Sci
6%
Life Sci
6%
Other
29%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

18:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return92%
Graduate within six years74%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$68k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$21k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

University of Tennessee’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Business Administration & Management

    557 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$82kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    398 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$57kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Finance

    305 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$84kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Nursing

    256 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$77kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$13k median debt
  • Biology

    247 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$58kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$22k median debt
Show all 35 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
90%
In Fraternities
19%
In Sororities
36%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Midsize city
Location
Knoxville, TN

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4830J
5333F
6140M
7148A
7957M
8665J
8869J
8868A
8361S
7249O
6038N
5133D
Snow a year
5 in
Precipitation a year
52 in
Days at 90°F or above
37
Days below 32°F
67

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, KNOXVILLE MCGHEE TYSON AP, TN US station, 9.8 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

47%
53%
Male
15,081
Female
16,960

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White77.2%
Other7.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander3.7%
Black3.7%
Native American<1%
VanderbiltNashville, TN

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

5.4%acceptance rate
Applied
48,196
Admitted
2,593
Enrolled
1,635

Early decision

Vanderbilt offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision14.1%
Regular Decision4.1%

~3.4× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
6,202
ED Admitted
874

Standardized tests

Vanderbilt is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1510
50th Percentile
1530
75th Percentile
1560

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
35

Class rank

Vanderbilt does not report this.

Not reported

Admissions factors

How Vanderbilt weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Vanderbilt's Common Data Set.

$99,996
Tuition & Fees
$73,206
Room & Board
$23,690
Other Expenses
$3,100
Total
$99,996

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$3k
$30–48k~$2k
$48–75k~$4k
$75–110k~$12k
$110k+~$45k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants20.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
59%
Avg. Package
$81,553
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer & Information Sciences
Engineering
Biological Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Other
Social Sci
27%
Interdisc.
16%
Comp Sci
9%
Engineering
9%
Bio Sci
8%
Math/Stats
7%
Other
24%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

8:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return97%
Graduate within six years93%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$101k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$14k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Vanderbilt’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

Show all 27 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
100%
In Fraternities
27%
In Sororities
32%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Nashville, TN

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4930J
5433F
6340M
7349A
8058M
8866J
9171J
9069A
8462S
7450O
6139N
5233D
Snow a year
5 in
Precipitation a year
51 in
Days at 90°F or above
54
Days below 32°F
66

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NASHVILLE INTL AP, TN US station, 6.7 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

47%
53%
Male
3,471
Female
3,895

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White39.7%
Other22.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander18.9%
Hispanic10.8%
Black7.8%
Native American<1%