Jan. 19, 2007
Contact: Rita Mitchell, University Relations
Applications increase for fourth consecutive year; ACT scores up
MARTIN, Tenn. – Applications for summer and fall admission at the University of Tennessee at Martin have increased by 10 percent over the same period last year, according to the office of admissions. The ACT scores of students applying also increased to an average of 22.32, up from 21.71 last year.
This is the fourth consecutive year that application numbers have increased. A recent report showed that by Jan. 1, 2007, 1,809 students had applied for admission to UT Martin, up from 1,644 by that date in 2006. Also, there has been a 9 percent increase in housing applications this year.
Students who plan to attend UT Martin and have not applied should note that Feb. 1 is the deadline for scholarship applications.
“There’s no doubt the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship program is playing a significant role in students choosing to attend UT Martin and stay in Tennessee,” said Judy Rayburn, UT Martin director of admissions. “The new apartment-style housing also is very attractive to incoming freshmen,” she added.
“The number of applications also has increased simply because UT Martin offers features and services students want,” said Rayburn. “We think students tend to make their decisions based on a school’s atmosphere. Students are looking for more personal attention. They are looking at the size of the university and the opportunity to be involved in campus activities.” She added, “Students who choose UT Martin like the fact that their classes are going to be smaller and taught by faculty, not graduate students, and they like the fact that they will have access to those faculty members outside of class.”
Rayburn said proximity to home and cost of tuition also are important considerations when students choose to apply to UT Martin.
“It is my sincere belief that more and more students and parents are understanding the economic and quality of life values associated with a university degree” said Dr. Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor. “UT Martin represents an excellent place for a high-quality education in a safe environment at a reasonable cost that values teaching and interaction with students. Our caring faculty and staff are doing great work, and students and parents are taking notice.”
For application information, visit the UT Martin admissions home page at www.utm.edu/admis.php or call 1-800-829-UTM1.
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