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

24.77% University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Tennessee College of Law is 24.77% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,176 students applied and 539 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 139 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.79%.

You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Tennessee College of Law Admission Trends page.

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 36%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, University of Tennessee College of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 34%.

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 Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
University of Tennessee College of Law	24.77%	25.79%	139	510
All Law Schools	36.09%	33.15%	213	737
Public	34.52%	34.44%	184	668
Private	37.29%	32.17%	236	791
Tennessee Law Schools	34%	30.29%	141	441
Public	32.92%	32.98%	118	375
Private	34.35%	28.49%	156	486

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Tennessee College of Law is July 1, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). 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.

Timeline


Early Decision Deadline	2025-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline	2026-07-01
Admission Contact
Phone	865-974-4131
Email	lawadmit@utk.edu
General Admission Information	https://law.utk.edu/admissions/
Application Requirements	https://law.utk.edu/admissions/apply/

Application Requirements


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.

Data Source: https://law.utk.edu/admissions/apply/

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Tennessee College of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.89 over 139 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Tennessee College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, University of Tennessee College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.

You can compare University of Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 164 and the 25^th percentile is 158. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.93 and the 25^th percentile is 3.47.

2026 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
University of Tennessee College of Law	164	3.89
All Law Schools	160	3.65
Public	160	3.69
Private	159	3.62
Tennessee Law Schools	161	3.72
Public	160	3.71
Private	161	3.73

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2021	155	159	161
2022	157	160	162
2023	156	160	162
2024	158	162	163
2025	158	163	164
2026	160	164	166

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2021	3.33	3.63	3.84
2022	3.47	3.67	3.81
2023	3.45	3.76	3.86
2024	3.54	3.78	3.9
2025	3.47	3.82	3.93
2026	3.67	3.89	3.95

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