UTC Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
75.6%| 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 76% acceptance rate ranking it #29 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,695 out of 8,854 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 52 percent. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 34% 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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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
990-1210Applicants Submitting SAT
6%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 990 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1210 |
| Average SAT Score | 1100 |
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 62 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 990 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 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. The school ranks #17 in Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1210 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 1100 to 1210 | Avg + | 76%-84% |
| 990 to 1100 | Avg - | 65%-76% |
| 880 to 990 | Reach | 52%-65% |
| Less than 880 | Low | <52% |
UTC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
97%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
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 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 76%-84% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 65%-76% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 52%-65% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <52% |
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. The school ranks #20 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UTC accepts 76% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5,544 | 3,310 | 8,854 |
| Accepted | 4,158 | 2,537 | 6,695 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 77% | 76% |
| Enrolled | 1,381 | 887 | 2,268 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 35% | 34% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
May 1, 2020Days left to Apply
104Applicants have 104 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on May 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to UTC before the May 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga prefer SAT or ACT?
6% of students submit their SAT scores to UTC. 97% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?
76% of those who apply are granted admission to UTC. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1210. 6% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 97% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
