The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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The University of Tennessee Southern reported a 82.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. The University of Tennessee Southern is a public 4-year institution in Pulaski, TN, with an SAT reference of 990 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $12,798 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

613 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,798

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at The University of Tennessee Southern

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)9959901110
ACT (composite, 1–36)192123

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

36.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,924

Student Body

864

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at The University of Tennessee Southern, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,335
$30,001 – $48,000$12,071
$48,001 – $75,000$15,343
$75,001 – $110,000$17,336
$110,000+$17,135

Top Majors at The University of Tennessee Southern

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing43
Parks, Recreation & Fitness26
Liberal Arts & General Studies20
Biological & Biomedical Sciences14
Health Professions14
Education10
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice9
Computer & Information Sciences4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies4
English Language & Literature3

Financial Aid at The University of Tennessee Southern

About The University of Tennessee Southern

Official website: https://www.utsouthern.edu/

Admissions: https://utsouthern.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Tennessee Southern

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee Southern?

The University of Tennessee Southern reported a 83% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 613. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into The University of Tennessee Southern?

The historical 83% acceptance rate suggests The University of Tennessee Southern was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The University of Tennessee Southern?

The imported historical records for The University of Tennessee Southern include an SAT reference value of 990 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Tennessee Southern?

The stored historical average net price at The University of Tennessee Southern is $12,798 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,735 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee Southern?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for The University of Tennessee Southern is 36%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $38,924. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is The University of Tennessee Southern test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for The University of Tennessee Southern?

The University of Tennessee Southern's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on The University of Tennessee Southern's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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