If you are a student who has attempted fewer than 12 semester hours of college-level coursework (excluding dual enrollment courses or advanced placement credit taken in high school), UT Martin will consider your application for admission as a first-year student.
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Admission Standards for First-Year Applicants
In-state Guaranteed Admission Requirements
All Tennessee high school students who graduate from accredited/state-approved high schools and meet the below criteria are guaranteed admission to UT Martin.
- First-year students who are ranked in the top 10% of their class.
- First-year students applying for admission to UT Martin can meet one of the following high school GPA and ACT/SAT combinations:
- 3.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum 19 ACT score/900 SAT score or
- 2.7 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum 21 ACT score/980 SAT score
- First-year students must meet unit requirements with completed high school courses. See courses below for details.
- All ACT and SAT scores are super-scored when multiple tests are submitted. All applicants are required to submit ACT/SAT scores, regardless of class rank or GPA.
- Any student’s file not meeting guaranteed admission requirements will be reviewed for conditional admission.
Out-of-State Guaranteed Admission Requirements
All high school students who graduate from accredited high schools and meet the below criteria are guaranteed admission to UT Martin.
- First-year students applying for admission to UT Martin can meet one of the following high school GPA and ACT/SAT combinations:
- 3.0 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum 19 ACT score/900 SAT score or
- 2.7 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum 21 ACT score/980 SAT score
- First-year students must meet unit requirements with completed high school courses. See courses below for details.
- All ACT and SAT scores are super-scored when multiple tests are submitted. All applicants are required to submit ACT/SAT scores, regardless of class rank or GPA.
- Any student’s file not meeting guaranteed admission requirements will be reviewed for conditional admission.
Graduates from High Schools Without State Accreditation
- 21 ACT or 980 SAT and a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.85 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (731-881-7020; admissions@utm.edu) for specific admission criteria information regarding ACT and GED or HiSET test score requirements
High School Curriculum
- English: 4 units
- Algebra: 2 units
- Advanced Math: 2 unit of geometry, trigonometry, calculus or advanced mathematics
- U.S. History: 1 unit
- Social Studies: 1 unit of world history, European history, or world geography (may be fulfilled by completing 2 one-half unit courses)
- Science: 3 units, including biology, chemistry or physics, and a third lab course
- Foreign Language: 2 units in the same language
- Visual/Performing Arts: 1 unit of theater arts, visual arts, music theory, music history, vocal music, instrumental music or art history
Non-Traditional Student
Students eligible for admission as non-traditional first-year students graduated from high school three or more years ago and have attempted fewer than 12 semester hours of college-level coursework.
- 2.85 cumulative high school GPA or 19 ACT/900 SAT
- Contact the Admissions Office (731-881-7020 or admitme@utm.edu) for specific admission criteria information regarding ACT and GED or HiSET test score requirements.
Admissions Standards for Guest Students
Transient Student
A Transient Student is a student from another college or university who would like to attend UT Martin for one semester only.
Admission Requirements
- Must meet admissions standards for transfer students
- Only be enrolling in UT Martin for one semester
- Must submit a statement of good academic standing from former institution
Post-Baccalaureate Student
Admission Requirements
The first step is to complete an admissions application at www.utm.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply. If you did not receive your bachelor's degree from UT Martin, you will need to submit a copy of your official college transcript to the Office of Admissions.
Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at (731) 881-7020 or admissions@utm.edu.
Transcripts may be submitted electronically from the college via Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse, or by mail to the address below:
Office of Admissions
325 Clement Hall
Martin, TN 38238
A post baccalaureate student cannot receive Financial Aid. If financial aid is required, students who graduated from UT Martin should apply as a returning student with a different major. If the student graduated from another university or college, he/she should apply as a transfer student in order to receive financial aid. If applying as a transfer student, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will need the student’s high school transcript along with transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended.
Applying for Financial Aid
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