Frequently Asked Questions
FrequentlyAsked Questions
GPA
Is there a minimum GPA requirement for the UTK MBA program?
All applicants of the UT MBA Program must meet the minimum criteria as mandated by the University of Tennessee. GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants to the University of Tennessee must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.70 in order to be considered as a degree-seeking candidate by the MBA Program.
If graduate level coursework has been previously taken, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required of the graduate level work.
Is there a probation option if my GPA does not meet the Graduate School requirements?
An applicant whose GPA falls between a 2.5 and 2.7 may be admitted on probation, upon recommendation of the MBA Admissions Committee. The probationary status is removed after 9 hours of graduate credit with a minimum GPA of 3.0. International students cannot be admitted on probation.
What is the average GPA of the UTK MBA class?
Historically, our average GPA has been a 3.34 on a 4.0 scale.
Do you use my overall GPA or major GPA when evaluating my application?
The University of Tennessee evaluates your application using the overall GPA. Their 2.70 minimum requirement must be met before the MBA Admissions Committee can review an application.
The MBA Admissions Committee reviews both the overall GPA as well as the GPA within the major or Junior/Senior years. We understand that sometimes a student may have trouble in a course/semester, or may not have been ready for the challenges of college life at the Freshman/Sophomore level. A higher GPA within the major or Junior/Senior years shows the student made a strong effort to overcome these obstacles, and has knowledge of the major subject material.
I completed more than one undergraduate degree. Which will you use in determining my GPA?
The Office of Graduate Studies reviews all coursework in its determination of admissions status. Contact The Office of Graduate Studies at (865) 974-3251 for more information.
My undergraduate institution does not use the 4.0 scale. How can I determine if my GPA meets the minimum requirement?
Contact The Office of Graduate Studies for an evaluation of your GPA. They may require a copy of your transcript to perform this calculation.