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UT Martin Admission Requirements

Martin, Tennessee

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Chances of getting into The University of Tennessee Martin

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
75%
Admission Difficulty for The University of Tennessee Martin
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UT Martin and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UT Martin is 75%.  It ranks #25 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. The University of Tennessee Martin is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,539 out of 8,705 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 58 percent on standardized admission tests. The University of Tennessee Martin typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UT Martin application fee is $30 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The University of Tennessee Martin. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 97% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UT Martin SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1170
Applicants Submitting SAT 
3%
SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee Martin
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for The University of Tennessee Martin
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1170
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of Tennessee Martin?

The University of Tennessee Martin 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 Martin score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1170.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The University of Tennessee Martin admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >85%
1090 to 1170 Avg + 75%-85%
1010 to 1090 Avg - 61%-75%
930 to 1010 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 930 Low <45%
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UT Martin ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
97%
ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee Martin
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for The University of Tennessee Martin
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UT Martin?

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

UT Martin regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The University of Tennessee Martin admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >85%
22 to 25 Avg + 75%-85%
19 to 22 Avg - 61%-75%
16 to 19 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 16 Low <45%
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UT Martin GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.6
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UT Martin. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Tennessee Martin was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.6 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UT Martin accepts 75% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted The University of Tennessee Martin students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.77% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.66% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.25% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.41% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.65% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.48% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.58% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80% of The University of Tennessee Martin freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Tennessee Martin students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 49%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

The University of Tennessee Martin admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,865 2,839 8,705
Accepted 4,472 2,066 6,539
Acceptance Rate 76% 73% 75%
Enrolled 664 378 1,042
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
122

Applicants have 122 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

The University of Tennessee Martin 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 Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Tennessee Martin
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=221768 IPEDS survey data for The University of Tennessee Martin.

FAQs

Does The University of Tennessee Martin prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to UT Martin. 97% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into The University of Tennessee Martin?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to UT Martin. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for The University of Tennessee Martin?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1170. 3% 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 Martin?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 97% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.