Chattanooga, Tennessee
UTC Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into UTC and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate. Last year, 5,990 out of 7,235 applicants were admitted making The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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UTC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1120-1310Applicants Submitting SAT
5%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1120 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
| Average SAT Score | 1220 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1020. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1220 out of 1600. 5 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1215 to 1310 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 1120 to 1215 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 1025 to 1120 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 1025 | Low | <63% |
UTC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-26Applicants Submitting ACT
97%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UTC?
Admission data indicates that UTC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 97 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >90% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 83%-90% |
| 21 to 23 | Avg - | 76%-83% |
| 19 to 21 | Reach | 68%-76% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <68% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.37Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UTC accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 26% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 17% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
86% of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 0% |
| Top 25% of class | 45% |
| Top 50% of class | 86% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 14% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,448 | 2,787 | 7,235 |
| Accepted | 3,707 | 2,283 | 5,990 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 82% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 1,296 | 851 | 2,147 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 35% | 37% | 36% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
May 1, 2019Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221740 IPEDS survey data for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
