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The University of Tennessee–Martin: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of The University of Tennessee–Martin
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The University of Tennessee–Martin is a public university in Martin, Tennessee, with about 4,900 undergraduates. It admitted 88.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,560 a year for in-state students and $16,600 for students from other states, before aid.

What The University of Tennessee–Martin costs

The University of Tennessee–Martin charges $10,560 a year in published tuition and fees for Tennessee residents, about $5,280 a semester, and $16,600 a year for students from other states, about $8,300 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,079 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,952 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into The University of Tennessee–Martin

For fall 2024, The University of Tennessee–Martin received 6,077 applications and admitted 5,360 students, and 1,220 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 970 and 1210.

What The University of Tennessee–Martin students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at The University of Tennessee–Martin (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies163
Agribusiness / Agricultural Business Operations105
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness75
Business Administration and Management70
Veterinary Sciences / Veterinary Clinical Sciences61
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels55
Agriculture53
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse46

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is The University of Tennessee–Martin's acceptance rate? 88.2% for fall 2024: 5,360 of 6,077 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at The University of Tennessee–Martin? $10,560 a year for in-state students and $16,600 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to The University of Tennessee–Martin? About 4,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do The University of Tennessee–Martin students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 970–1210.

What is the campus setting at The University of Tennessee–Martin? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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