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82.7%Acceptance
$10,144Tuition
9,878Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,151Earnings
#15 in TennesseePublic4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
82.7%
Average SAT
1,117
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,023–1,210
ACT Composite (avg)
23
Total Enrollment
9,878

Admissions Overview

UTC maintains an open admission policy with an 82.65% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most Tennessee high school graduates. Students typically score between 1023-1210 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. The relatively straightforward admissions process reflects the university's mission to serve the regional workforce, particularly in engineering and business fields. With 92.48% of students coming from Tennessee, UTC prioritizes in-state applicants who want to stay close to home while accessing Division I athletics and strong industry connections. The school seeks students ready to engage with Chattanooga's growing tech and manufacturing sectors through hands-on learning and cooperative education programs.