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The University of Tennessee-Martin

The University of Tennessee-Martin is a medium, public institution located in Martin, tn. Founded in 1900, The University of Tennessee-Martin offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 4,629 undergraduates
cost $9,912 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Tennessee-Martin? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.4%
SAT score average 1121
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.64
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Tennessee-Martin is known for one of its top majors: Agriculture, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Other
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Agriculture, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Agricultural Business and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,912
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,082
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,678
Cost of attendance* $22,172
Average financial aid package $13,683
Estimated cost $8,489 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,952
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,082
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,678
Cost of attendance* $28,212
Average financial aid package $13,683
Estimated cost $14,529 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Tennessee-Martin has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,629, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

6,950

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Tennessee-Martin, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 554 University Street, Martin, TN 38238
phone 731-881-7000
address https://www.utm.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Baptist collegiate ministry

National society for leadership and success

Phi eta sigma

League of striving artists

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Tennessee-Martin to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Tennessee-Martin?

The University of Tennessee-Martin is located in Martin, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Martin? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Tennessee-Martin is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Tennessee-Martin?

The average high school GPA for The University of Tennessee-Martin students was 3.64.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Martin?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Martin including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $88,688.

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