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Chances of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
86%
Admission Difficulty for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UTC and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UTC is 86%.  It ranks #33 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,518 out of 7,607 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 52 percent on standardized admission tests. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UTC application fee is $30 and applications are due by Jun 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 89% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UTC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
5%
SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

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 is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1230.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >92%
1130 to 1230 Avg + 86%-92%
1030 to 1130 Avg - 76%-86%
930 to 1030 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 930 Low <63%
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UTC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
89%
ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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?

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UTC regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >92%
23 to 26 Avg + 86%-92%
20 to 23 Avg - 76%-86%
17 to 20 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 17 Low <63%
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UTC GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UTC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UTC accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 21.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.9% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.4% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.5% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,933 2,660 7,607
Accepted 4,290 2,228 6,518
Acceptance Rate 87% 84% 86%
Enrolled 1,303 771 2,074
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 35% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
84

Applicants have 84 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not 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

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga prefer SAT or ACT?

5% of students submit their SAT scores to UTC. 89% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to UTC. Admission competition is and the college has average 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 1030 and 1230. 5% 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 20 and 26. 89% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.