University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rate, 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 RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Tennessee College of Law24.77%25.79%139510
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Tennessee Law Schools34%30.29%141441
Public32.92%32.98%118375
Private34.35%28.49%156486
University of Tennessee College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

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 75th percentile of LSAT score is 164 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.47.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Tennessee College of Law1643.89
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Tennessee Law Schools1613.72
Public1603.71
Private1613.73
University of Tennessee College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021155159161
2022157160162
2023156160162
2024158162163
2025158163164
2026160164166
University of Tennessee College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20213.333.633.84
20223.473.673.81
20233.453.763.86
20243.543.783.9
20253.473.823.93
20263.673.893.95
University of Tennessee College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

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.
Early Decision Deadline2025-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-07-01
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.