The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

What is the accreditation of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of an individual degree program.

Specialized accreditation matters in fields with professional standards. For example, students may need to check the relevant accreditor and the accreditation status of their specific engineering, business, nursing, architecture, law or veterinary program. The applicable standard can differ by degree and by a graduate's intended profession or state of practice.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Nor does it, by itself, establish eligibility for a professional license. Students pursuing a licensed occupation should compare the exact program with the licensing rules where they expect to work.

What are the admission requirements at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

First-year admission to UT Knoxville is selective. Applicants generally submit an undergraduate application, a high school transcript and SAT or ACT results under the university's published testing policy; applicants with an equivalent secondary-school credential should follow the university's instructions for that credential. Requirements may change by entry term and applicant category.

In the reported admissions cycle, UT received 59,764 first-year applications and admitted 24,863 applicants - an acceptance rate of about 42%. Among enrolled first-year students who reported scores, the median SAT composite was 1255 and the median ACT composite was 28. Those medians describe enrolled students, not admission cutoffs. The university considers academic records and preparation; an applicant's intended major may introduce additional requirements or capacity limits.

Applicants whose schooling does not establish English proficiency may need to submit an accepted English-language test or qualify for a waiver under university rules. International, home-schooled and other applicants should follow the instructions for their category. UT uses application rounds with published deadlines, so a student should check the deadline and supporting-document dates for the intended term rather than assume that an application can be submitted at any time.

What are the application fees and waivers at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The reported standard undergraduate application fee is $75. It is an application charge, not an enrollment deposit, and paying it does not affect the admission decision.

• Standard undergraduate application fee: $75.

Eligible applicants may be able to request a fee waiver through the application process, including applicants who meet the university's stated financial-need criteria. Waiver documentation and procedures can differ by application route or applicant category. An applicant who needs a waiver should select and complete the applicable request before submitting payment; graduate and professional programs may set their own fees.

What types of ROTC programs are available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

UT Knoxville offers on-campus Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC opportunities. These programs combine college coursework with military training for students interested in a potential commission as an officer.

ROTC participation, scholarship eligibility and commissioning are different matters. Scholarships can have citizenship, academic, physical-fitness and other requirements, and accepting certain benefits can carry a post-graduation service obligation. Students should discuss the specific branch's application process and contract terms with its UT Knoxville ROTC unit before making a commitment.

What are the requirements for transfer students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

UT Knoxville accepts transfer applicants and generally evaluates coursework from other accredited institutions. Transfer admission and the award of usable degree credit are separate decisions: a course may transfer as credit without satisfying a particular major requirement.

Applicants should expect to submit official transcripts from every college attended and meet the university's published transfer-credit and GPA criteria. Depending on their amount of completed college work, they may also need high school records. Some majors have additional prerequisites, competitive selection or entry schedules. Transfer entry is reported for fall, spring and summer, but applicants should use the deadline for their intended term.

UT's transfer-equivalency information and Tennessee transfer pathways can help students plan courses in advance. An equivalency listing is not a substitute for an official evaluation of an individual record. After admission, students should review how accepted credits apply to general education, their major and any UT residency requirement with an academic adviser.

What types of study abroad programs are available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

UT Knoxville offers education-abroad options that can include semester or academic-year study, shorter faculty-led experiences and programs arranged through partners. The right option depends on a student's degree requirements, destination, budget and desired length of travel.

Students can work with the university's education-abroad advisers to compare programs and seek approval for how overseas courses will count toward a UT degree. Programs operated or taught by UT are not necessarily administered in the same way as exchanges or outside-provider programs. Tuition arrangements, housing charges, scholarships and the use of existing financial aid can vary, so students should obtain a program-specific cost estimate and credit plan before committing.