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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,208
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $48,646
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
East Tennessee State University is a public college in Johnson City, TN with 10,004 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1144 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,208 per year ($12,262 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,646 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,903
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,622
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 25%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–620
200800
SAT Math470–580
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What East Tennessee State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,869
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,994
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,194
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,262
- $30–48k$11,229
- $48–75k$12,336
- $75–110k$17,078
- $110k+$20,789
Get a personal estimate with East Tennessee State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $48,646
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,636
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,004
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White72%
- Hispanic5%
- Black6%
- Asian2%
East Tennessee State University FAQ
What is East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?+
East Tennessee State University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for East Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1144.
What ACT score do you need for East Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is East Tennessee State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to East Tennessee State University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,903 students applied to East Tennessee State University and 8,622 were admitted; 2,141 enrolled.
Does East Tennessee State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. East Tennessee State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does East Tennessee State University require an essay?+
East Tennessee State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does East Tennessee State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,869 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,208.
What is East Tennessee State University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220075 · How we use this data
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