About The University of Tennessee-Martin

Founded in 1900, The University of Tennessee-Martin. is a Public college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 6,279 full time undergraduate students, and 426 full time graduate students.

The The University of Tennessee-Martin Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 291 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Martin include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range975-1170
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at UTM are considered Selective, with ,27% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 50% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The University of Tennessee-Martin.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
30%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
28%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
21%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
30%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
21%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
61%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
30%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
28%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
21%
“It”s not really our thing”
24%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
30%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
21%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
61%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    94 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    77 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    100 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    103 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    103 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    102 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    102 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    103 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

The University of Tennessee-Martin REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The University of Tennessee-Martin?

44 Students rated The University of Tennessee-Martin

Billy - 09/07/2024

I've visited Martin numerous times and have family that are currently enrolled and have graduated from the University. From these visits and outside opinions I have acquired a huge liking towards the campus, food, people, extracurricular activities, and the classroom environment. The campus size is enough for me and the University instills many opportunities for the students. They have implemented things to attract a variety of students such as a video game lounge with new consoles and games and this is very much appreciated. Overall, I take a strong liking to the entire campus and would recommend it to many others I know.

Owen - 01/17/2024

I think the university offers a perfect student-to-professor ratio of 15:1 which allows access for every student. The safety of the campus and the affordability make this school available for everyone. Would recommend it to all seniors looking for a dream school

Kendall - 10/17/2023

Even as a young child, I have wanted to go to the University of Tennessee-Martin. I was accepted over the summer and I had a preview day a month ago. I loved it there. I loved the people and the atmosphere. I felt at home the moment I walked into the quad! The classes are small enough that you and your teacher would have a personal connection and there is always something going on to keep campus life fun. UTM is really the place to be and I am beyond excited that I will be there in less than a year.

Kearten - 03/09/2023

The campus was beautiful and welcoming. The flow was the campus is very smooth to increase speed from getting from place to place. You can confidently tell that cleanliness is important to the students and staff. The campus dorms are among the nicest I have toured with lots of room for reasonable prices.

The University of Tennessee-Martin FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The University of Tennessee-Martin?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The University of Tennessee-Martin is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Amanda, you stress a lot - way too much. Yes, it is important to do well, and to succeed academically, but it is even more important to remember that life is a journey - not merely a series of destinations. Continue to push yourself and to strive for excellence; you will go far and achieve everything that you had dreamed, but, at the same time, don't forget what this journey is all about. You will meet some of the most amazing people on the planet during your time at UTM, and you will be blessed with so many incredible opportunities. Cherish them all, because, at the end of the day, it's not the "A" on the Biochemistry test that you will remember with such fondness; it's the moments of laughter or even tears with the people that you care about and those that care about you. Maintain that drive to succeed - you will go far, but as you race down the superspeedway that we call life, don't simply let the miles fly by. Take the time to enjoy the scenery and to appreciate your traveling companions along the way. Life is a journey - enjoy the ride.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my campus is the gingko trees!!! They accidentally planted the FEMALE trees by the sidewalks instead of the males. The gingkos are rare and beautiful trees but the females produce berries that give off an awful- lasting smell when you step on them... and there are PLENTY of berries!!!! It's no fun to walk around all day with the stench attached to your shoe!!! :P

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about the University of Tennessee at Martin is the synthesis of academic challenges, a variety of curriculum, and the available social activities paired with a wide array of extra-curricular events.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I don't like how all the food courts and caf. close so early.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    The students are everything from frat boys are sorority girls to the art club type to super country. There a group for just about everybody who comes to campus.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who enjoys a small school environment should come here. You must be focused on your work, as the academics can be strenuous. You must appreciate teachers who are invested in their students on a deep level. The classes are small, and the atmosphere casual and personal. You should be able to function without a lot of retail or big-city attractions. It is great for people who enjoy campus housing that is styled after apartments instead of dorms to allow for more indepent living.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who would not enjoy this school is a person who loves big cities. UT Martin is based in a small town and is in the middle of nowhere. Granted, there are local places such as franchises such as Wal-Mart and Subway, however there are really no entertainment areas around Martin, unless you travel about an hour elsewhere. I also think that students who are not engaged in learning will not enjoy this school. We have plenty of Greek life, however academics are very important here.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It's not too expensive, very affordable.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that it would take me five years, instead of the average four years, to finish my degree. It's alright but it would have been nice to know.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is known for being a smaller university, but that does not affect the opportunities that are available. To me there seems to be even more opportunities here because the smallness brings people closer together, which leads to friends and even proffesors more willing to provide help when it is needed.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    UT Martin knows how to make students feel comfortable just like home .

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  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Martin is a school in the middle of nowhere, but this place will make a huge impact on your life. It is small, has great academics, and has a beautiful campus.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Mixed, some really good, some just awful.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Soybean Festival

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I absolutely love it! It wasn't my first choice and I thought it was too close to home, but now I can't see myself anywhere else. It's not a very large school ( only about 9,000 people), but it's just perfect for me. Its Small enough you see people you know on campus, but big enough to always see a new face and make new friends. People react 2 completely different ways when I tell them I go to UTM, either really happy for me or they think its a boring town. The best thing about the nursing program is they do Factuality Advising. Every teacher you have in the program is an advisor so they know you personally and know what nurses need to graduate and how to study. This is the only school in Tennessee who does this, and a big part of why I chose Martin over Chattanooga or Knoxville. Common complaints are that there isn't a lot to do around town.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Most students are country who drive really big loud trucks.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

6,279

Total Undergrad Enrollment

426

Total Grad Students

8%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

179

Student Organizations

13

Fraternities

10

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
14%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants.53%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$14,848

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$5,788

Room and Board

22,036

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,866
$30 - $48K
$8,502
$48 - $75K
$12,639
$75 - $110K
$14,140
$110K & UP
$14,521

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