The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 28
Popular programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 470 | |
| 2 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 378 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 358 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 259 | |
| 5 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 257 | |
| 6 | Marketing. | 240 | |
| 7 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 198 | |
| 8 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 189 | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering. | 186 | |
| 10 | Political Science and Government. | 161 | |
| 11 | Communication and Media Studies. | 132 | |
| 12 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 122 | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, General. | 116 | |
| 14 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 116 | |
| 15 | Animal Sciences. | 101 | |
| 16 | Sociology. | 101 | |
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 99 | |
| 18 | Accounting and Related Services. | 98 | |
| 19 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 85 | |
| 20 | Journalism. | 82 |
Showing top 20 of 73 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has an acceptance rate of 42% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville typically score between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is approximately $18,976 per year.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
4-year graduation rate data for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
