Tennessee Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

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.

Comparison between Tennessee Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Tennessee Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	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

Tennessee Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

Comparison between Tennessee Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores