East Tennessee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #965 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 |
| #201 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 120 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 10,633
- Graduates
- 2,953
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 86% | 88% |
| Applicants | 9,903 | 3,355 | 6,545 |
| Admissions | 8,622 | 2,880 | 5,741 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,096 | 764 | 1,332 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 45 | 18 | 27 |
6,558 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,816 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
150 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in East Tennessee State University are 950-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,713 or 80%
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 | 9824 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1223 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 824 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 543 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 452 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 371 (3%) |
| Asian | 343 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
| 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
- $9,228
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,950 | $8,784 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,950 | $8,784 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,790 | $23,904 |
| Fee in-district | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Fee in-state | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,072 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,582 |
| Room charge | $4,832 |
| Meal charge | $4,660 |
East Tennessee State University majors
East Tennessee State University has granted 2,440 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 642 master's across 40 programs, and 289 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at East Tennessee State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 588 | 82 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 120 | 44 | |
| Psychology, General | 135 | 8 | 6 |
| Social Work | 44 | 69 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 90 | 11 | |
| Public Health, General | 9 | 78 | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 95 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 73 | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 78 | 12 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 64 | 16 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 78 | 1 | |
| Pharmacy | 13 | 65 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 76 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 63 | 8 | |
| Medicine | 70 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 69 | ||
| Accounting | 46 | 14 | |
| Human Services, General | 46 | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 38 | 17 | |
| History, General | 39 | 12 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 49 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 42 | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 34 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 8 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 43 | ||
| Finance, General | 42 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 42 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 29 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Child Development | 35 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 34 | ||
| Sociology, General | 30 | 4 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 32 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 23 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 23 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | 4 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 20 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 19 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | 4 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 14 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 14 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 5 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 13 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 12 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Interior Design | 11 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 9 | ||
| Environmental Health | 8 | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Appalachian Studies | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| General Studies | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Digital Arts | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,440 | 642 | 289 |
East Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 44% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Tennessee State University has published 16,589 scientific papers with 307,326 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 162 | 845 |
| 1993 | 176 | 1041 |
| 1994 | 161 | 1084 |
| 1995 | 234 | 1330 |
| 1996 | 191 | 1430 |
| 1997 | 210 | 1624 |
| 1998 | 229 | 1952 |
| 1999 | 216 | 2066 |
| 2000 | 234 | 2696 |
| 2001 | 264 | 2910 |
| 2002 | 294 | 3247 |
| 2003 | 384 | 3902 |
| 2004 | 353 | 4279 |
| 2005 | 376 | 4687 |
| 2006 | 344 | 5467 |
| 2007 | 444 | 6251 |
| 2008 | 422 | 7087 |
| 2009 | 402 | 7710 |
| 2010 | 470 | 8807 |
| 2011 | 625 | 9784 |
| 2012 | 577 | 10708 |
| 2013 | 771 | 11783 |
| 2014 | 660 | 12830 |
| 2015 | 685 | 13379 |
| 2016 | 726 | 13136 |
| 2017 | 767 | 13663 |
| 2018 | 727 | 14669 |
| 2019 | 659 | 16448 |
| 2020 | 772 | 20895 |
| 2021 | 631 | 22356 |
| 2022 | 650 | 23018 |
| 2023 | 686 | 23923 |
| 2024 | 621 | 23219 |
East Tennessee State University alumni
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Kenny Chesney
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
-
Kenneth Arnold Chesney is an American country singer. With 30 million albums sold worldwide, he released his debut, In My Wildest Dreams, in 1994, and has since released 19 follow-ups. His albums spawned 27 singles that have peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
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Timothy Busfield
- Occupations
- playwrighttelevision directorfilm producerfilm actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director. He 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 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
- physicianufologist
- Biography
-
Steven Macon Greer is an American ufologist and a retired physician. He 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
- writeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Abraham Verghese is an American physician and author. He is the Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair for the Theory & Practice of Medicine, and Internal Medicine Clerkship Director at Stanford University Medical School. In addition, he is the author of four best-selling books: two memoirs and two novels. He is the co-host with Eric Topol of the Medscape podcast 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 | 2,286 |
| 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 |