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University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee#109 (US News)Public university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

32,041

43.6%

Average GPA

weighted

4.17

Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket

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1+
0%
2+
0%
2.5+
1%
3+
2%
3.25+
5%
3.5+
12%
3.75+
80%
4.0

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile12801380
SAT1330

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile2631
ACT29

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized test scores
  • Application essay
  • State residence
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Talent / ability
  • Character / personal qualities
  • Class rank
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Alumni relation
  • Geographical residence
  • Religious affiliation / commitment
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Level of applicant's interest

Can I afford it?

Costs

Net price calculator

In state

$35,410

total cost / year

Out of state

$54,554

total cost / year

FeesIn stateOut of state
Tuition$11,560$30,704
Housing$13,594
Books and supplies$1,598
Transportation$3,364
Personal expenses$3,042
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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

  • American Indian / Alaska Native43
  • Nonresident aliens312
  • Asian1,200
  • Two or more races1,759
  • Black / African American1,204
  • Race / ethnicity unknown459
  • Hispanic / Latino2,332
  • White24,732