East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public · 10,004 undergraduates

East Tennessee State University admitted 86% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 980–1200 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $14,208 a year. Within six years, 55% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
86%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
980–1200
ACT middle 50%
19–26

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$25,869 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$14,208 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$12,262 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$10,994 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$15,194 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
55%
Students who return for a second year
76%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$48,646 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,636

Students

Undergraduates
10,004
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
40%
Student-faculty ratio
15 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
27%
Business, management and marketing
16%
Psychology
7%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
5%
Computer and information sciences
4%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.