East Tennessee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #952 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #285 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #254 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #208 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 121 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 10,829
- Graduates
- 2,899
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 86% | 87% |
| Applicants | 10,050 | 3,394 | 6,652 |
| Admissions | 8,662 | 2,902 | 5,756 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,092 | 772 | 1,320 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 46 | 14 | 32 |
6,586 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,762 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
150 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in East Tennessee State University are 980-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,628 or 76%
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 | 9732 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1441 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 806 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 571 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 444 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 387 (3%) |
| Asian | 346 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 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
- $10,101
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,376 | $9,270 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,376 | $9,270 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,426 | $24,390 |
| Fee in-district | $2,096 | $2,096 |
| Fee in-state | $2,096 | $2,096 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,096 | $2,096 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,582 |
| Room charge | $5,088 |
| Meal charge | $4,860 |
East Tennessee State University majors
East Tennessee State University has granted 2,193 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 729 master's across 42 programs, and 252 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 | 443 | 75 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 94 | 58 | |
| Psychology, General | 134 | 3 | 9 |
| Public Health, General | 9 | 105 | 10 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 76 | 23 | |
| Social Work | 32 | 66 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 98 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 78 | 11 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 75 | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 63 | 19 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 75 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 56 | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 56 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 47 | 15 | |
| Medicine | 62 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 44 | 15 | |
| Pharmacy | 12 | 41 | |
| History, General | 39 | 10 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 48 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | 28 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 41 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 38 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 34 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | 12 | |
| Human Services, General | 22 | 12 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 21 | 12 | |
| Information Technology | 32 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 30 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 19 | 9 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 27 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | 4 | |
| Child Development | 25 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | ||
| Interior Design | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 7 | |
| Nursing Practice | 17 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 17 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 17 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 16 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 7 | |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 14 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 12 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | 4 | |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Environmental Health | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 5 | ||
| Digital Arts | 5 | ||
| Nursing Science | 5 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Appalachian Studies | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,193 | 729 | 252 |
East Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Tennessee State University has published 17,015 scientific papers with 324,859 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 176 | 1041 |
| 1994 | 161 | 1086 |
| 1995 | 234 | 1334 |
| 1996 | 191 | 1431 |
| 1997 | 210 | 1624 |
| 1998 | 229 | 1954 |
| 1999 | 216 | 2067 |
| 2000 | 234 | 2700 |
| 2001 | 264 | 2912 |
| 2002 | 294 | 3251 |
| 2003 | 384 | 3903 |
| 2004 | 353 | 4281 |
| 2005 | 376 | 4687 |
| 2006 | 344 | 5468 |
| 2007 | 444 | 6252 |
| 2008 | 422 | 7090 |
| 2009 | 402 | 7711 |
| 2010 | 470 | 8807 |
| 2011 | 625 | 9781 |
| 2012 | 579 | 10723 |
| 2013 | 771 | 11798 |
| 2014 | 661 | 12847 |
| 2015 | 685 | 13408 |
| 2016 | 727 | 13185 |
| 2017 | 769 | 13681 |
| 2018 | 727 | 14684 |
| 2019 | 659 | 16458 |
| 2020 | 773 | 20919 |
| 2021 | 631 | 22392 |
| 2022 | 650 | 23054 |
| 2023 | 691 | 23962 |
| 2024 | 637 | 23596 |
| 2025 | 514 | 21744 |
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 former actor and director. He played Elliot Weston on the television series Thirtysomething, Mark 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.
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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 claims to seek the disclosure of alleged classified UFO information.
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Abraham Verghese
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Abraham Verghese is an Ethiopian-American physician and author of Malayali descent. 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 Medical School. He is also 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 | 2,540 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1276 Gilbreath Drive Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 4234391000 |