It’s amazing how many prospective students who visit our campus say, “This is it.”
Students and parents tell us they believe they get much more value for their money at UTC. U.S. News and World Report consistently lists UTC as one of the top colleges in the South.
More than 75 percent of our students receive financial assistance, and every UTC student qualifies for financial aid counseling. During the last school year, UTC awarded more than 2,500 scholarships totaling more than $6 million, and we award more than $32 million in total financial aid, including grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and scholarships.
We invite you to apply for admission to UTC, to apply for our scholarships and financial assistance programs, and to visit our campus. Meet with current students, faculty members, and our Admissions staff to discuss what Chattanooga has to offer you.
You’re looking for the college where you know you can earn the education you need for the future you dream for yourself. We hope that’s The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. And when everything is said and done, you need to choose the university where you feel you are the most comfortable.
Admission Requirements
(Visit our catalog for full details regarding admissions regulations)
- All freshmen under 21 must graduate with a regular diploma from an accredited high school or complete a GED.
- All first-time freshmen must
meet one of the following high school grade point average and ACT/SAT combinations:
- 2.75 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum 17 ACT composite (810 SAT composite); or
- 21 ACT composite (980 SAT composite) and a minimum 2.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- First-time freshmen must also have the following minimum unit requirements:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of math (algebra I and II, and geometry)
- 2 units of lab science
- 1 unit of American history
- 1 unit of European history, world history, or world geography
- 2 units of the same foreign language
- 1 unit of visual or performing arts.
Deadlines
For a complete checklist of all deadlines, view our checklist or download our sheet with all this information in a printable format.
Transfer Admission
Get requirements, including course equivalencies, if you are transferring from another college or university.
Special Admission
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (423)425-4662 or 1-800-UTC-MOCS for specific information regarding special admission cases such as early admission, readmission, GED applicants, audit and the College Challenge Program.
