The University of Tennessee-Martin Acceptance Rate
Martin, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,199
- Admitted
- 4,540
- Yield
- 24.6%
- 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-Martin's acceptance rate has risen from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,526 to 5,199 (+47%) over that period.
Its 87.3% rate makes The University of Tennessee-Martin more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.6% for women vs 84.6% for men, a 4-point gap). The University of Tennessee-Martin requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 24.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,526 | 2,586 | 73.3% | 1,181 |
| 2015–16 | 3,400 | 2,368 | 69.6% | 1,024 |
| 2016–17 | 3,547 | 2,366 | 66.7% | 946 |
| 2017–18 | 4,884 | 3,004 | 61.5% | 1,052 |
| 2018–19 | 8,047 | 5,544 | 68.9% | 1,143 |
| 2019–20 | 9,158 | 5,906 | 64.5% | 1,160 |
| 2020–21 | 9,001 | 5,846 | 64.9% | 1,110 |
| 2021–22 | 8,705 | 6,539 | 75.1% | 1,042 |
| 2022–23 | 5,502 | 4,866 | 88.4% | 1,107 |
| 2023–24 | 5,199 | 4,540 | 87.3% | 1,118 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,513 | 3,112 | 88.6% |
| Men | 1,658 | 1,403 | 84.6% |
| Another gender | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Unknown | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 500–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 99% |
How The University of compares
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Frequently asked
What is The University of Tennessee-Martin's acceptance rate?
The University of Tennessee-Martin's acceptance rate is 87.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,540 admitted of 5,199 applicants).
Is The University of Tennessee-Martin test optional?
The University of Tennessee-Martin requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to The University of Tennessee-Martin?
The University of Tennessee-Martin received 5,199 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,540.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Martin?
Admitted students at The University of Tennessee-Martin typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Tennessee-Martin getting harder to get into?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24.
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: https://www.utm.edu/.