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About The University of Tennessee Southern

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The University of Tennessee Southern is a public liberal arts college in Pulaski, TN, known for its small public college, health sciences focus, and affordable access. With an acceptance rate of 80%, The University of Tennessee Southern is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 209 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1025–1160 on the SAT and 19–23 on the ACT. The University of Tennessee Southern offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,317 per year; the sticker price of $27,800 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

The University of Tennessee Southern acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1093
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1025 – 1160

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ACTScore range: 19 – 23

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to The University of Tennessee Southern

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Demonstrated Interest
UT Southern is a small campus in Pulaski and the admissions staff genuinely notices when students make the effort to connect, so reach out to an admissions counselor by email or attend one of their campus visit days before you apply. A personal visit to a school this size carries real weight because the staff remembers the faces and names of engaged prospective students.
Application Strategy
If you have ties to southern Middle Tennessee or the surrounding region, mention them in your application because UT Southern was built to serve that community and connections to the area resonate with their mission. Talk about specific ways you plan to engage with Pulaski and the surrounding community during your time there.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What The University of Tennessee Southern actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$9.3k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$12.1k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$15.3k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$17.3k
110k+~$28k/yr$17.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

36%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
745
Undergrad Enrollment
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