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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

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

Students enrolled

88%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

79%

Black

13%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
	Agricultural Business and Management, General
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
	Communication, General
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
7	Engineering
	Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
12	History
	History, General
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources Management and Policy
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
18	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
19	Psychology
	Psychology, General
20	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
21	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
22	Social Sciences
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
23	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Music, General
	Music, Other

The University of Tennessee at Martin

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About The University of Tennessee at Martin

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.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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.