CAMPUS · KNOXVILLE, TN · PUBLIC

University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

46.0%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Tennessee is an option for students who started at another institution.

46.0%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Tennessee: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check University of Tennessee's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Tennessee expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Tennessee specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Tennessee Transfer FAQs

What is University of Tennessee's transfer acceptance rate?

University of Tennessee does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 46.0%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Tennessee?

With a 46.0% freshman acceptance rate, University of Tennessee typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are University of Tennessee transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including University of Tennessee accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Tennessee's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Tennessee is not affiliated with DeepColleges.