The latest report from the Common Application points to a 7% increase in total applications to college as of January 1, 2025 (6,716,246) over last year at the same time (6,293,275).

In a subsequent Common App pilot, six participating colleges offered admission to 18,000 students; over 800 students accepted the offer. The impact of the pilot was strongest for Black or African ...

Students have been able to apply to the Knoxville campus through the Common App for several years, while the campuses in Martin and Pulaski also joined the program this fall.