The University of Tennessee-Southern: what international applicants need

What are The University of Tennessee-Southern's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of Tennessee-Southern admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is The University of Tennessee-Southern's acceptance rate?

86.7% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of Tennessee-Southern admitted 659 of its 760 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of Tennessee-Southern require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. The University of Tennessee-Southern requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Southern?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–555 in Math and 435–555 in Reading and Writing (6% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of Tennessee-Southern's application fee for international students?

The University of Tennessee-Southern's application fee is $30 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does The University of Tennessee-Southern accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. The University of Tennessee-Southern accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does The University of Tennessee-Southern accept?

The University of Tennessee-Southern lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does The University of Tennessee-Southern accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests The University of Tennessee-Southern accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does The University of Tennessee-Southern require?

The University of Tennessee-Southern doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of Tennessee-Southern require the Common App personal essay?

No. The University of Tennessee-Southern doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The University of Tennessee-Southern have?

73 of The University of Tennessee-Southern's 1,012 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 7.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of Tennessee-Southern cost for international students?

The University of Tennessee-Southern's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $10,924, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $8,300. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $25,319 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source