University of Tennessee-Knoxville
What University of Tennessee-Knoxville's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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Where you liveUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Living in TN makes University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2.1× easier.
In-state applicants are admitted at 73%, out-of-state at 35%.
In-state73%
Out-of-state35%
Source: University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Common Data Set 2025-26
Getting harderUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Getting into University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 1.8× harder than in 2019.
The admit rate fell from 79% (2019-20) to 44% (2025-26).
2019-2079%
2025-2644%
Source: University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Common Data Set 2025-26
ApplicationsUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Applications to University of Tennessee-Knoxville are up 163%.
From 20,457 in 2018-19 to 53,841 in 2025-26.
2018-1920,457
2025-2653,841
Source: University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Common Data Set 2025-26
WaitlistUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
University of Tennessee-Knoxville's waitlist is a long shot: 3.8%.
134 of 3,516 students who stayed on the list got in.
Admitted off the list3.8%
Not admitted96%
Source: University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Common Data Set 2025-26
6 more things the data says PRO
- Nearly every enrolled first-year sent a test score in 2025-26 (80%), after fewer did in earlier years: it has moved back toward requiring tests.
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 78.8% in 2019-20 to 43.6% in 2025-26. If the trend holds, expect about 32.0% in 2026-27.
- Applications rose 163% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (20,457 to 53,841), faster than 99% of colleges here.
- 30% of admitted students chose to enroll, higher than 97% of similar colleges.
- In-state applicants are admitted at about 2.1 times the out-of-state rate.
- 3,516 students stayed on the waitlist and 134 were admitted from it (3.8%).
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Most admits who posted (5 of 7) shared test scores, with SATs from about 1410 to 1540 and one ACT of 33.
- Admits described ordinary, solid activities such as leadership, sports, volunteering, and work, with nothing at national level.
- Three of the 7 admits applied to engineering, two with a 4.0 GPA.
- Students report EA deferrals are common and many are later admitted in the regular round or off the waitlist.
- Students report out-of-state admission has become tough, especially for business, with a reported acceptance rate near 24 percent.
- Students report in-state applicants in the top 10 percent or with a 4.0 core GPA are auto-admitted; honors is the harder step.
- Students report Volunteer scholarships of roughly $3,000 to $18,000 a year for out-of-state admits, depending on test scores and GPA.
- Students report UTK recalculates a core GPA that can differ from your school GPA, which can affect admission and scholarships.
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