More selective than 32% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 94% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UTC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UTC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UTC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 513 | 620 |
| SAT math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1013 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UTC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 513–620 | 500–590 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 510–605 | 495–580 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UTC compared with other Tennessee colleges?
UTC has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | 40% | $11,212 |
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
| 27 | Christian Brothers University | 87% | 55% | $9,854 |
| 28 | The University of Tennessee Southern | 87% | 37% | $12,798 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at UTC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UTC admissions questions
What is the UTC acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,006 of 9,096 applicants were admitted.
Does UTC require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 94% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UTC?
The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga enrolled first-year students scored 1013–1210 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UTC?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,381 of 7,006).
Is UTC getting harder to get into?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga overview