The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

Acceptance rate
42%
Average SAT
1,311
ACT midpoint
28
Enrollment
30,418
In-state tuition
$13,812
Out-of-state tuition
$33,256
Avg net price
$18,976
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 28

Popular programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.470
2Research and Experimental Psychology.378
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.358
4Biology, General.259
5Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.257
6Marketing.240
7Finance and Financial Management Services.198
8Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.189
9Mechanical Engineering.186
10Political Science and Government.161
11Communication and Media Studies.132
12Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.122
13English Language and Literature, General.116
14Neurobiology and Neurosciences.116
15Animal Sciences.101
16Sociology.101
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.99
18Accounting and Related Services.98
19Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.85
20Journalism.82

Showing top 20 of 73 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has an acceptance rate of 42% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville typically score between 1200 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is approximately $18,976 per year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

4-year graduation rate data for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.