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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. Admissions Data (2016): East Tennessee State Acceptance Rate: 92% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 540 SAT Math: 450 / 590 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean Southern Conference SAT comparison ACT Composite: 20 / 26 ACT English: 20 / 27 ACT Math: 18 / 25 What these ACT numbers mean Southern Conference ACT comparison 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 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 If You Like East Tennessee State, You May Also Like These Schools: Milligan College: Profile Lee University: Profile Vanderbilt University: Profile Appalachian State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Kentucky: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph The University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Belmont University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph King University: Profile The University of Tennessee - Martin: Profile Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. 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