University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

26.30% University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Tennessee College of Law is 26.30% for the 2024-2025 admission. 1,852 students applied and 487 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 132 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.10%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Tennessee College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Tennessee College of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, University of Tennessee College of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 37%.
You can compare University of Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Tennessee College of Law26.30%27.10%132459
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
Tennessee Law Schools37%29.20%131405
Public35.03%28.87%102349
Private38.07%29.41%150442

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Tennessee College of Law is September 1, 2025 (Application Open). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Tennessee College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Tennessee College of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2024-09-01
Early Decision Deadline2024-12-15
Admission Contact
Phone865-974-4131
Emaillawadmit@utk.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.utk.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.utk.edu/admissions/apply/
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Transcripts
    Diversity Statement
    • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.

    2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Tennessee College of Law is 163 and GPA is 3.82 over 132 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Tennessee College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, University of Tennessee College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University of Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.9 and the 25th percentile is 3.54.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Tennessee College of Law1633.82
    All Law Schools1593.62
    Public1593.66
    Private1583.59
    Tennessee Law Schools1603.68
    Public1593.65
    Private1603.71
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020156159161
    2021155159161
    2022157160162
    2023156160162
    2024158162163
    2025158163164
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.323.653.85
    20213.333.633.84
    20223.473.673.81
    20233.453.763.86
    20243.543.783.9
    20253.473.823.93