Johnson City, TN
Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 87%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,704 | 6,620 | 1,786 | 86% |
| 2020 | 8,686 | 6,808 | 1,651 | 78% |
| 2021 | 8,563 | 7,484 | 1,856 | 87% |
| 2022 | 9,609 | 8,193 | 2,056 | 85% |
| 2023 | 9,903 | 8,622 | 2,141 | 87% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,741 of 6,545 women and 2,880 of 3,355 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
East Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 87% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,622 of 9,903 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,903 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,141 enrolled.
No. East Tennessee State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 87%.