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The University of Tennessee has a competitive admissions process. Applicants are considered for admission based largely on their academic performance and credentials, but other factors, including the personal statement, activities, and letters of recommendation are considered in the holistic review process for all applications.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

neither required nor recommended

Off-campus interview:

not available

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required

School's test preference:

no preference

Dates test scores should be received:

Nov. 1 and Dec. 1 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

Art:	1 required, 1 recommended
English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 required, 4 recommended
History:	1 required, 1 recommended
Lab:	1 required, 2 recommended
Math:	3 required, 4 recommended
Science:	1 required, 1 recommended
Social studies:	1 required, 1 recommended
Total:	14 required, 18 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Portfolio required of Architecture and Design major applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

yes

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank considered
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview not considered
extracurricular activities considered
particular talent/ability considered
character/personal qualities considered
alumni/ae relationship considered
geographical residence considered
state residency considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation considered
volunteer work considered
work experience considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.7

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

100%

Combined SAT I middle 50% range:

1110 - 1290

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

25 - 29

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

41%

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

87%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

by March 15

Acceptance of admission:

must accept by May 1 with $150 deposit

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

13,876

Number of applicants offered admission:

8,966 (65%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

4,399 (49%)

School has a waiting list policy:

yes

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

14%

Tuition deposit amount:

$150, refundable May 1

Room deposit amount:

$100, partially refundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 4 months

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