The University of Tennessee at Martin

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a public, state school in an small town setting in Martin, Tennessee. The University of Tennessee at Martin was founded in 1900 and now enrolls around 7,119 students a year, including 6,397 undergrads.

The University of Tennessee at Martin offers housing for up to 2,255 students. Most students live off campus,.

The University of Tennessee at Martin's endowment was valued at $35.074 million in 2021. For each full-time student, The University of Tennessee at Martin spends about $7,537. There are 15 The University of Tennessee at Martin undergrads for each full-time professor.

2021 The University of Tennessee at Martin Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	65%
Average GPA	3.6
Mean ACT score	23
In-State Tuition	$8,214
Out-of-State	$14,254

2022 The University of Tennessee at Martin Regular Decision Application Deadline

Early Admission at The University of Tennessee at Martin

The University of Tennessee at Martin does not offer early decision or early action.

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The University of Tennessee at Martin Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into The University of Tennessee at Martin. In 2021, The University of Tennessee at Martin accepted 65% of applicants. Out of 9,001 applications received in 2021, 5,846 students were offered admission.

The University of Tennessee at Martin Waitlist

The University of Tennessee at Martin reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into The University of Tennessee at Martin?

The University of Tennessee at Martin is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to The University of Tennessee at Martin, applicants must submit the following items.

The University of Tennessee at Martin Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0.7
Transcript of High School Record	√

GPA and Test Scores for The University of Tennessee at Martin

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to The University of Tennessee at Martin is 3.6 out of 4.0. The mean ACT score for The University of Tennessee at Martin students is 23.

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Does The University of Tennessee at Martin Require the ACT or SAT?

The University of Tennessee at Martin does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 0% submitted the SAT. 96% submitted the ACT.

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Does The University of Tennessee at Martin Have Student Housing?

Yes! The University of Tennessee at Martin provides on-campus housing for up to 2,255 students.

The University of Tennessee at Martin students are active in the school's Student Government Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry and National Society for Leadership and Success. I Heart UTM Week, Civil Rights Conference, and and Spring Fest are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

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Financial Aid at The University of Tennessee at Martin

The University of Tennessee at Martin meets 44.4% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend The University of Tennessee at Martin full-time are awarded $13,264 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is The University of Tennessee at Martin a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at The University of Tennessee at Martin

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at The University of Tennessee at Martin, around 74% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 1,173 students who started at The University of Tennessee at Martin as first-time freshman, 405 graduate within four years.

The University of Tennessee at Martin's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 54%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Debt for The University of Tennessee at Martin Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,505 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does The University of Tennessee at Martin sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is The University of Tennessee at Martin a good school for you?

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Where is The University of Tennessee at Martin Located?

The University of Tennessee at Martin is located in the small town setting of Martin, Tennessee.

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