SAT Scores for Admission to Top Tennessee Colleges

A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data for 11 Top Colleges

Belmont University
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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated October 21, 2018

Learn what SAT scores are likely to get you into the top Tennessee colleges or universities. The side-by-side comparison table below shows scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these 11 top colleges in Tennessee.

Top Tennessee Colleges SAT Scores (mid 50%)
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25%75%25%75%25%75%
Belmont University530630510620--
Fisk University420540400470--
Lipscomb University500638490630--
Maryville College430580450560--
Milligan College460590500570--
Rhodes College600700580680--
Sewanee: The University of the South------
Tennessee Tech460590500600--
Union University530660490640--
University of Tennessee520620520630--
Vanderbilt University700790720800--
View the ACT version of this table

Keep in mind that 25% of enrolled students have scores below those listed. Also remember that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers at these Tennessee colleges will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics