The 2025 average ACT score of public Tennessee colleges is 22 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 22.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has the highest ACT score of 28 among 9 Tennessee colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 9 Tennessee colleges, 5 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 0 schools' scores decreased. 4 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 9 Tennessee colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $20,201 and graduate tuition & fees is $21,577 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Tennessee Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 75.65%, and the average SAT score is 1,098, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TNPublic, 4-year | 28 - | 1,280 | 41.60% | 27.37% | $33,256 ($13,812) | 38,728 | 74.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 1 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TNPublic, 4-year | 23 1 | 1,080 | 86.19% | 24.68% | $13,726 ($10,216) | 13,728 | 53.00% | 15 to 1 |
| 2 1 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TNPublic, 4-year | 23 1 | 1,100 | 81.09% | 29.25% | $18,512 ($10,448) | 11,775 | 50.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 - | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TNPublic, 4-year | 23 - | 1,180 | 76.13% | 22.84% | $15,576 ($11,376) | 10,511 | 58.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 5 2 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TNPublic, 4-year | 22 - | 1,130 | 69.09% | 30.41% | $31,574 ($10,266) | 20,488 | 54.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 5 1 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TNPublic, 4-year | 22 1 | 1,110 | 88.20% | 22.76% | $16,600 ($10,560) | 7,499 | 53.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 7 - | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TNPublic, 4-year | 21 1 | 1,005 | 96.41% | 27.47% | $14,766 ($9,006) | 10,439 | 40.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 7 - | University of Memphis Memphis, TNPublic, 4-year | 21 1 | 1,035 | 72.03% | 18.06% | $15,384 ($10,728) | 20,276 | 51.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 9 - | Tennessee State University Nashville, TNPublic, 4-year | 19 - | 960 | 70.11% | 12.99% | $22,416 ($8,616) | 6,310 | 34.00% | 13 to 1 |
| Average | 22 | 1,098 | 75.65% | 23.98% | $20,201 ($10,559) | 15,528 | 51.89% | 16 to 1 |