More selective than 21% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 91% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Tennessee Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 435 | 555 |
| SAT math | 470 | 555 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 905 | 1110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Tennessee Southern admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 435–555 | 470–555 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 480–565 | 515–585 | 19–23 | 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 Southern compared with other Tennessee colleges?
The University of Tennessee Southern has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Tennessee Southern
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Tennessee Southern admissions questions
What is the The University of Tennessee Southern acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee Southern accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 507 of 613 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Tennessee Southern require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Tennessee Southern requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 91% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee Southern?
The middle 50% of The University of Tennessee Southern enrolled first-year students scored 905–1110 on the SAT and 18–24 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 Southern?
36% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (185 of 507).
Is The University of Tennessee Southern getting harder to get into?
The University of Tennessee Southern accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% 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 Southern overview