East Tennessee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #947 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #286 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #255 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #220 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 10,554
- Graduates
- 2,929
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- etsu.edu
East Tennessee State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
East Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 86% | 85% |
| Applicants | 9,609 | 3,345 | 6,264 |
| Admissions | 8,193 | 2,876 | 5,317 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,007 | 777 | 1,230 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 20 | 29 |
6,142 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,026 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
174 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in East Tennessee State University are 980-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,608 or 78%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in East Tennessee State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9950 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1079 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 857 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 494 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 401 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 375 (3%) |
| Asian | 317 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,739
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,722 | $8,784 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,722 | $8,784 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,532 | $23,904 |
| Fee in-district | $1,952 | $1,952 |
| Fee in-state | $1,952 | $1,952 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,952 | $1,952 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,026 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,582 |
| Room charge | $4,832 |
| Meal charge | $4,520 |
East Tennessee State University majors
East Tennessee State University has granted 2,470 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 681 master's across 41 programs, and 291 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at East Tennessee State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 502 | 99 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 133 | 64 | |
| Psychology, General | 153 | 1 | 10 |
| Social Work | 63 | 71 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 91 | 12 | |
| Public Health, General | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 87 | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 76 | 16 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 73 | 15 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 68 | 19 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 84 | 1 | |
| Pharmacy | 8 | 76 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 74 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 71 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 65 | 5 | |
| Medicine | 67 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 44 | 18 | |
| Accounting | 49 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 47 | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 57 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 53 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 50 | 3 | |
| History, General | 42 | 10 | |
| Human Services, General | 36 | 12 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 36 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 39 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 39 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 37 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 31 | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 28 | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 23 | 10 | |
| Child Development | 33 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 29 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 16 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | 3 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 22 | ||
| Music, General | 22 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | 3 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 21 | ||
| Interior Design | 20 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 20 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 20 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 19 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 9 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 16 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 10 | 1 | |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 10 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Health | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,470 | 681 | 291 |
East Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 50% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Tennessee State University is a world-class research university with 14,698 scientific papers published and 226,298 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Environmental Science, Political Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 155 | 542 |
| 1992 | 143 | 636 |
| 1993 | 157 | 821 |
| 1994 | 154 | 800 |
| 1995 | 206 | 1000 |
| 1996 | 185 | 1066 |
| 1997 | 189 | 1210 |
| 1998 | 203 | 1443 |
| 1999 | 202 | 1564 |
| 2000 | 221 | 1997 |
| 2001 | 254 | 2176 |
| 2002 | 279 | 2451 |
| 2003 | 331 | 2918 |
| 2004 | 327 | 3341 |
| 2005 | 353 | 3632 |
| 2006 | 321 | 4296 |
| 2007 | 419 | 5020 |
| 2008 | 391 | 5636 |
| 2009 | 369 | 6231 |
| 2010 | 434 | 7039 |
| 2011 | 581 | 7956 |
| 2012 | 558 | 8772 |
| 2013 | 706 | 9600 |
| 2014 | 633 | 10433 |
| 2015 | 639 | 10805 |
| 2016 | 678 | 10882 |
| 2017 | 695 | 10755 |
| 2018 | 664 | 11899 |
| 2019 | 636 | 13086 |
| 2020 | 710 | 16404 |
| 2021 | 588 | 17395 |
| 2022 | 541 | 18791 |
| 2023 | 568 | 18405 |
East Tennessee State University alumni
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Kenny Chesney
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
-
Kenneth Arnold Chesney is an American country singer. He has recorded more than 20 albums that include more than 40 Top 10 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, 32 of which have reached number one. Many of these also have charted within the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making him one of the most successful crossover country artists. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
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Timothy Busfield
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producertelevision directorplaywright
- Biography
-
Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director. He has played Elliot Weston on the television series thirtysomething; Mark, the brother-in-law of Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) in Field of Dreams; and Danny Concannon on the television series The West Wing. In 1991 he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for thirtysomething. He is also the founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization Theatre for Children, Inc. In 2024 he was inducted into the Sacramento Baseball Hall of Fame as a pitcher.
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Steven M. Greer
- Occupations
- ufologistphysician
- Biography
-
Steven Macon Greer is an American ufologist and retired physician who founded the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) and the Disclosure Project, which seeks the disclosure of alleged classified UFO information.
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Abraham Verghese
- Occupations
- university teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Abraham Verghese is an American physician, author and Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine and Vice Chair of Education at Stanford University Medical School. He is the author of four best-selling books: two memoirs and two novels. In 2011, he was elected to be a member of the Institute of Medicine. He received the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama in 2015. He is the co-host with Eric Topol of the podcast Medscape Medicine and the Machine.
General info
| Alternative names | ETSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Graduation Begins Today |
| Colors | navy blue, old gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,404 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1276 Gilbreath Drive Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 4234391000 |