Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
East Tennessee State University is a four-year, public school located in Johnson City, TN.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
East Tennessee State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,050 applied, 8,662 accepted, and 2,138 enrolled in ETSU.
786 men and 1,352 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,080 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,080 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1080 is average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total98010801200
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510560620
Math470520580
ACT Score
Composite192326
Math172125
English192227
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,216 for Tennessee residents and $13,726 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,366 for Tennessee residents and $26,486 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.31% compared to last year at East Tennessee State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,884 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,563.
For freshmen, 1,850 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,228.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 13,728 students enrolled ETSU in 2025.
By gender, 5,310 men and 8,418 women students are enrolled.
There are 10,829 undergraduate and 2,899 graduate students.
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152 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 59 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of ETSU is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 22%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,019 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for ETSU and the average faculty salary is $77,109. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 2,507 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $57,798.
Number of Faculties
1,019
Average Faculty Salary
$77,109
Number of Staffs
2,507
Average Staff Salary
$57,798

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

East Tennessee State University is a member of Southern Conference (SoCon).
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