Overview
Founded in 1890, the University of Tennessee College of Law is the flagship public law school in the state, based in Knoxville. It has built a strong regional and national reputation for producing practice-ready attorneys, with particular strength in advocacy training, clinical education, and its highly ranked trial advocacy and legal writing programs. The college is known for a rigorous but supportive academic environment and strong bar passage rates among Tennessee law schools.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Total students | 450 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 38% |
| Graduation rate | 94% |
| Average starting salary | $68,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $22,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $18,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| Regular deadline | March 15 |
Top Programs
- Trial Advocacy
- Clinical Legal Education
- Legal Writing
- Environmental Law
- Business & Transactional Law
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.