More selective than 18% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 99% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Tennessee-Martin 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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The University of Tennessee-Martin 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, The University of Tennessee-Martin is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Tennessee-Martin admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 500–610 | 470–600 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 500–620 | 500–590 | 19–24 | 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 The University of Tennessee-Martin compared with other Tennessee colleges?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | 88% | 53% | $10,701 |
| 30 | Carson-Newman University | 90% | 53% | $20,251 |
| 31 | Belmont University | 95% | 71% | $33,147 |
| 32 | Austin Peay State University | 96% | 40% | $9,735 |
| 33 | Le Moyne-Owen College | 99% | 27% | $7,099 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Tennessee-Martin
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Tennessee-Martin admissions questions
What is the The University of Tennessee-Martin acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Martin accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,540 of 5,199 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Tennessee-Martin require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Tennessee-Martin requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 99% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Martin?
The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee-Martin enrolled first-year students scored 970–1210 on the SAT and 19–25 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 The University of Tennessee-Martin?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,118 of 4,540).
Is The University of Tennessee-Martin getting harder to get into?
The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% 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-Martin overview