The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Admission Chances
Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
Calculate your chances at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's published 25th–75th percentile range.
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About The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admissions
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admits about 42% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 28. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.
Frequently asked questions
How are my chances at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville calculated?
Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 42%.
What GPA do I need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 42%) and SAT scores in the 1200–1370 range.
Can I improve my chances at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's published score distribution.
Is the chancing data accurate?
All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.
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