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$13,812
per year
In-State Tuition
68%
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
University of Tennessee Knoxville is a public four-year institution in Knoxville, TN. Programs offered include Supply Chain Management, Nursing, Biology, Marketing and Kinesiology.
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16 of 18 CLEP exams accepted
Arts & Communications
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
6
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UT Knoxville gives automatic Volunteer Scholarships ($3,000-$18,000 a year) for a 3.8+ weighted core GPA plus ACT/SAT tiers; Chancellor's awards are competitive.
For students entering 2026-27 academic year
In-State Volunteer Scholarship (ACT 28-29 / SAT 1300-1350)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), federal SAP and full-time enrollment
Automatic consideration for admitted first-year students who apply for admission by January 5 of senior year; new test scores must be received by May 15
UT Weighted Core GPA (recalculated). Composite superscore; writing not counted. Requires 3.8+ GPA and ACT 28-29 / SAT 1300-1350; you receive only the award for your score band. US citizens or permanent residents; cannot be combined with the Orange & White Scholarship.
In-State Volunteer Scholarship (ACT 30-33 / SAT 1360-1480)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), federal SAP and full-time enrollment
Automatic consideration for admitted first-year students who apply for admission by January 5 of senior year; new test scores must be received by May 15
UT Weighted Core GPA (recalculated). Composite superscore; writing not counted. Requires 3.8+ GPA and ACT 30-33 / SAT 1360-1480; you receive only the award for your score band. US citizens or permanent residents; cannot be combined with the Orange & White Scholarship.
In-State Volunteer Scholarship (ACT 34-36 / SAT 1490-1600)
Automatic$9,000 per year
Renewable: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), federal SAP and full-time enrollment
Automatic consideration for admitted first-year students who apply for admission by January 5 of senior year; new test scores must be received by May 15
UT Weighted Core GPA (recalculated). Composite superscore; writing not counted. Requires 3.8+ GPA and ACT 34-36 / SAT 1490-1600; you receive only the award for your score band. US citizens or permanent residents; cannot be combined with the Orange & White Scholarship.
Out-of-State Volunteer Scholarship (3.8+ GPA, ACT 28+ / SAT 1300+)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), federal SAP and full-time enrollment
Automatic consideration for admitted first-year students who apply for admission by January 5 of senior year; new test scores must be received by May 15
UT Weighted Core GPA (recalculated). Composite superscore; writing not counted. Tier: 3.8+ GPA and ACT 28+ / SAT 1300+; higher tiers need a 4.0+ GPA. You receive only the award for your tier. Cannot be combined with the Orange & White Scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,029
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,249
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 2 World Languages | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knox County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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