The University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1170-1340
ACT Range: 25-31
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 25,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $13,244
Out-of-State Tuition: $31,664
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Knoxville, Tennessee
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 41°F (5°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 78°F (26°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 50 inches (1,270 mm)
Nearest Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — Approximately 12 miles (20-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@utknoxville
Swim Team Instagram: @vol_swimdive
Twitter:@UTKnoxville
Facebook:Univeristy of Tennessee, Knoxville
LinkedIn:Univeristy of Tennessee
YouTube:University of Tennessee, Knoxville
TikTok: @utkvols
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Matt Kredich
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #5
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in SEC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #5
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in SEC
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
#40
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#14
America's Best Midsize Employers 2025
#201
America's Dream Employers 2025
#142
#62
In Public Colleges
#104
In Research Universities
#34
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#79
America's Best Large Employers 2024
#129
#328
Best Employers for Diversity 2022
#145
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#83
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A-
Diversity: B+
Athletics: A+
Professors: A
Dorms: C-
Student Life: A
Value: B
Campus: B
Party Scene: A+
Location: B+
Campus Food: B+
Safety: C+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #69 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #39 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.