What division is Tennessee?

Tennessee competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for Tennessee?

The average GPA at Tennessee is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Tennessee?

Tennessee has an enrollment of approximately 887 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee?

Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 72%.

How do I get recruited to play at Tennessee?

To get recruited at Tennessee, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Tennessee's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Tennessee

Knoxville, TNFBSSEC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

887

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

72%

Acceptance

68%

Graduation

66%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar.

Tennessee is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Knoxville, TN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tennessee, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

68%

Acceptance

72%

Student:Faculty

20:1

Retention

66%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$31,891

Coaching Staff92 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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How well do you match with Tennessee? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About Tennessee Athletics

Tennessee is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Knoxville, TN, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 887 students, Tennessee offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tennessee with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Tennessee is 3.6. The school maintains a 68% graduation rate.

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