Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Tennessee-Chattanooga admits about 7 in 10 applicants (72%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Selective out of state" tier, more selective than 60% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (82% and 80%).
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Tennessee applicants were admitted at 78%, applicants from other states at 48%, and international applicants at 35%.
All applicants in the same class: 72%
Of those admitted, 28% from Tennessee enrolled, against 19% from other states and 26% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
27% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How U. Tennessee-Chattanooga reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 48% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are required. 7% of first-years sent an SAT and 93% an ACT. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, and 3 of science. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
60% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 72% of first-year applicants
1,868 applied · 1,120 admitted · 733 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 r completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by July 1
- Spring entry: apply by November 1
- Summer entry: apply by April 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by May 1 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- $400 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: One Semester.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.62
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.025%
- 3.75–3.9923%
- 3.50–3.7419%
- 3.25–3.4916%
- 3.00–3.249%
- below 3.08%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 25.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 23.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 18.5% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 16.4% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 9.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 7.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.6% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1080 on the SAT, 90 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
56% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
56% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 7% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 93% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
166 studentssubmitted ACT
2,219 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)