Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to the University of Tennessee Knoxville next year, and I want to make sure that my ACT score is competitive. Does anyone know what their average ACT score is or what range they usually accept? Thanks!
While individual colleges often don't publicly provide a "required" ACT score for admissions, we can determine a competitive score range based on the reported scores of previously admitted students. According to the university's official data, for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), the middle 50% ACT range of admitted students is around 24-30. So, 50% of UTK students had ACT scores within this range.
This means that if you score within this range – or ideally above 30 – you can consider your score relatively competitive for UTK. However, university admissions don't solely rely on test scores. UTK, like most universities, uses a holistic review process, meaning they'll consider your grades, coursework, extracurricular involvement, and essays, in addition to your test scores.
But also remember: a score below 24 does not necessarily disqualify you. It just means you would be among the 25% of admitted students who scored below the middle range. If your score is lower than you'd like, make sure to emphasise the other strong parts of your application. I hope this information helps you in your college application journey!
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