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East Tennessee State University

Also known as: ETSU

📍 Johnson City, Tennessee🏛️ Urban Setting👥 10,004 Undergrads🔗 www.etsu.edu

Overview

East Tennessee State University is a large public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. It enrolls about 10,004 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $44,859 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,144

510–620

Net Price

$15,983

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

76%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,859

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

SAT Average

1,144

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200510 – 620 (mid 50%)800

Math

200470 – 580 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,472

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$14,522

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$27,042

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,983

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,433
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,289
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,400
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,588
$110,001 +	$21,193

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

33.7%

Academics & Programs

East Tennessee State University offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

32.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.5%

Psychology

6.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.1%

Education

3.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

3.6%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

40%

Retention (FT)

76%

% Earning >$25K

68%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,704

8 years

$41,898

10 years

$44,859

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

65.4%

White

54.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.5%

Black or African American

5.9%

Asian

2.3%

Hispanic / Latino

4.5%

Two or more races

2.8%

International

1.7%

Gender

Women

60.5%

Men

39.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Tennessee State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1144.

How much does East Tennessee State University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,472, and out-of-state is $14,522. Average net price after financial aid is $15,983.

What is East Tennessee State University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at East Tennessee State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 76% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.