University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Knoxville, TN Public
Founded in 1974, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is a public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Veterinary Medicine program at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is $29,886 for Tennessee residents and $57,152 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,755.
Total 1,320 applied and 466 students accepted to admit (or invited to interviews) to University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (The acceptance rate is 35.30%). Of the accepted students, 87 students finally enrolled and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 18.67%.
At University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.67 and the GPA range is 2.80 - 4.00.

Entering Class Profile at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 1,320 applicants applied to University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and 466 were accepted or invited to interview (The acceptance rate is 35.30%). The yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 18.67.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.67.
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Important Information
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary MedicineNational Total/Average
Admission
Applicants1,32049,419
Admitted (Interview Invited)4666,957
Matriculated873,598
Acceptance Rate35.30%25.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)18.67%37.56%
Scores
GPA3.673.64
Tuition & Fees$57,152 ($29,886 in-state)$55,755 ($35,663 in-state)

2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is $29,886 for Tennessee residents and $57,152 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 0.30% over the past 5 years from $56,980 to $57,152.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $13,484 for Tennessee students and $31,974 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $13,620 for Tennessee students and $32,108 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees Changes at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2020$29,310$56,980
2021$29,336$56,602
2022$29,336$56,602
2023$29,886$57,152
2024$29,886$57,152

Prerequisites for applying to University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
Prerequisite Examples for University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Admission
SubjectHours
English Composition2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Social Sciences/ Humanities6 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General biology / zoology with lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Cellular biology1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Genetics1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Inorganic Chemistry with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Organic Chemistry with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics with Lab2 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Biochemistry, Exclusive of Lab1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit

Required Application Components

To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18. University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $45. (Deadline: 2023-09-18)
In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
  • VMCAS Application
  • supplemental application
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • At least one letter must come from a veterinarian. (2 Preferred)
  • Transcripts
  • Veterinary experience (400 hours recommended)

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