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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Also known as: UTK, UT, UT Knoxville, UTenn

Public school in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America

As the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, UTK enrolls over 36,300 students across ten undergraduate and eleven graduate colleges, offering more than 900 programs of study. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, UTK is classified as R1: Very High Research Activity and holds space‑grant designation. The 550‑acre campus includes notable research and instructional facilities such as the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, the University of Tennessee Arboretum, and the Tennessee Arboretum Research Center. Tennessee Volunteers compete in NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference athletics, and the campus features a blend of historic and modern architecture set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.

public land-grant

R1 research

flagship campus

large enrollment

University of Tennessee, Knoxville background

SAT Scores are required

This university has a test-required policy.

All first‑year applicants must self‑report SAT or ACT scores via the Self‑Reported Academic Record (SRAR) after application; official scores are required upon enrollment. Both SAT and ACT are accepted, superscored by section, and are used alongside core GPA and holistic factors in admissions and honors scholarship decisions.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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