East Tennessee State Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated May 23, 2019

East Tennessee State University Admissions Overview:

Admissions at East Tennessee State are not highly competitive. Students with solid grades and good test scores have a good chance of being successful. To apply, students must submit official scores from the SAT or ACT. Additional materials include an online application and high school transcripts. For more information about the application process, be sure to check out the school's website. Campus visits are recommended; feel free to contact the admissions office with any questions about the school. 

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Admissions Data (2016):

East Tennessee State Description:

East Tennessee State University is a public university located in Johnson City, Tennessee, a community nestled among the mountains in the northeast corner of the state. The university is made up of six colleges, and undergraduates can choose from 112 academic programs. Students can also participate in some of ETSU's more than 170 campus organizations, many of which emphasize service and leadership. High achieving student should check out the Honors College both for the opportunity to receive full scholarship support and special academic opportunities. In athletics, the ETSU Buccaneers compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Both men's and women's basketball has met with recent successes. Other popular choices include softball, baseball, track and field, tennis,and soccer.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 14,022 (11,065 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
  • 85% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $8,341 (in-state); $25,573 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,090 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $7,952
  • Other Expenses: $5,700
  • Total Cost: $23,083 (in-state); $40,315 (out-of-state)

East Tennessee State Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 88%
    • Loans: 50%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $8,075
    • Loans: $5,461

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Finance, General Studies, Health Professions, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Mass Communication Studies, Nursing, Psychology
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Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 18%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 40%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Basketball
  • Women's Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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