The University of Tennessee at Martin

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Martin, TN

$8,214

Avg in-state tuition

$14,254

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About The University of Tennessee at Martin

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Martin, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,395, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,214, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,254.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

7k

Students enrolled

88%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

79%

Black

13%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

6,255

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 19% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 86% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,214 $14,254
Graduate $9,096 $15,136

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $6,398
On-campus other expenses $4,170
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,996
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,518
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,518

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,182 $26,222
Off-campus without family $23,128 $29,168
Off-campus with family $15,132 $21,172

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

85%

Institution Grant Aid

83%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,128
State Grant Aid $4,539
Institution Grant Aid $3,576
Pell Grant Aid $4,895

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Rodeo
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

17

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

18

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

20

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

25

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

26

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

27

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC