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East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

13,303
East Tennessee State University overview
Location Johnson City, Tennessee
Online etsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
East Tennessee State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, East Tennessee State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,563 prospective students applied, and 7,484 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,856 enrolled in the school.  10,279 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,024 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,486 plus fees of $1,952. ETSU is ranked 567 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

ETSU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for East Tennessee State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
East Tennessee State University overview
SAT 940/1170
ACT 20/27
Estimated GPA 3.33

Applications Accepted

87.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tennessee Resident Tuition

$7,486
In State Costs for East Tennessee State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$1,952
Room and Board $9,582
Budget for Other Expenses$5,520
Total One Year Cost$25,890

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,788
Out of State Costs for East Tennessee State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$1,952
Room and Board $9,582
Budget for Other Expenses$5,520
Total One Year Cost$29,192

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by East Tennessee State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 20%
Business 16%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8%
Education 6%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220075 IPEDS survey data for East Tennessee State University.

Current students may use the East Tennessee State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.