The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Acceptance Rate
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,096
- Admitted
- 7,006
- Yield
- 34%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 77% (77.3% in 2014–15, 77% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 7,399 to 9,096 (+23%) over that period.
Its 77% rate makes The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 34% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,399 | 5,718 | 77.3% | 2,160 |
| 2015–16 | 6,752 | 5,349 | 79.2% | 1,865 |
| 2016–17 | 7,628 | 5,970 | 78.3% | 2,077 |
| 2017–18 | 7,235 | 5,990 | 82.8% | 2,147 |
| 2018–19 | 8,854 | 6,695 | 75.6% | 2,268 |
| 2019–20 | 8,189 | 6,719 | 82% | 2,310 |
| 2020–21 | 7,938 | 6,597 | 83.1% | 2,222 |
| 2021–22 | 7,607 | 6,518 | 85.7% | 2,074 |
| 2022–23 | 8,345 | 6,897 | 82.6% | 2,246 |
| 2023–24 | 9,096 | 7,006 | 77% | 2,381 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,754 | 4,459 | 77.5% |
| Men | 3,188 | 2,547 | 79.9% |
| Unknown | 154 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–605 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 495–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 94% |
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate is 77% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,006 admitted of 9,096 applicants).
Is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga test optional?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga received 9,096 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,006.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga?
Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga typically scored 510–605 on SAT Reading/Writing and 495–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: utc.edu/.