The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
TN · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 43.6% | 7,143 | 74.5% | 1,330 |
| 2024-2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | 46.0% | 6,694 | — | 1,260 |
| 2022-2023 | 68.4% | 6,846 | 72.6% | 1,235 |
| 2021-2022 | 74.9% | 5,948 | 72.2% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Alabama
- Auburn University
- University of Georgia
- University of Kentucky
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- Clemson University
- University of Mississippi
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Purdue University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- University of South Florida
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admits 43.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The middle 50% SAT range at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 1280–1380, with a median score of 1330. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1280; students at the 75th percentile scored 1380.
What ACT score do I need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The middle 50% ACT range at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 26–31, with a median of 29.
How much does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?
Annual full-time tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $33,256. Room and board is approximately $13,356. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's 6-year graduation rate is 74.5%. The first-year retention rate is 92.4%.
How many students attend The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville enrolls 32,041 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.