East Tennessee State University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #926 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 |
| #229 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 10,316
- Graduates
- 2,987
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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% | 87% | 88% |
| Applicants | 8,563 | 2,837 | 5,725 |
| Admissions | 7,484 | 2,461 | 5,023 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,832 | 685 | 1,147 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 24 | 11 | 13 |
5,872 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,306 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,476 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 | 10120 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 878 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 771 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 488 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 488 (4%) |
| Asian | 272 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 269 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $9,541
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,486 | $8,784 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,486 | $8,784 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,788 | $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 | 2,833 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,582 |
| Room charge | $4,602 |
| Meal charge | $3,350 |
East Tennessee State University majors
East Tennessee State University has granted 2,613 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 684 master's across 39 programs, and 280 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 | 563 | 139 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 118 | 62 | |
| Psychology, General | 144 | 3 | 8 |
| Social Work | 55 | 60 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 95 | 13 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 102 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 82 | 13 | |
| Public Health, General | 26 | 65 | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 85 | 9 | |
| Pharmacy | 19 | 75 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 74 | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 81 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 78 | 6 | |
| Human Services, General | 64 | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | ||
| Accounting | 58 | 19 | |
| Medicine | 72 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 69 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 63 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 51 | 6 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 56 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 | 10 | |
| Child Development | 52 | ||
| History, General | 36 | 13 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 49 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | 34 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | 16 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 34 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 28 | 6 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 32 | ||
| Sociology, General | 23 | 6 | |
| Microbiology, General | 27 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 21 | ||
| General Studies | 17 | 3 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | 5 | |
| Interior Design | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 17 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | 3 | |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 14 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 14 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 10 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Environmental Health | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,613 | 684 | 280 |
East Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 43% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Tennessee State University is a world-class research university with 13,177 scientific papers published and 199,835 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 136 | 445 |
| 1991 | 141 | 475 |
| 1992 | 129 | 575 |
| 1993 | 145 | 753 |
| 1994 | 139 | 704 |
| 1995 | 186 | 892 |
| 1996 | 166 | 944 |
| 1997 | 182 | 1101 |
| 1998 | 180 | 1342 |
| 1999 | 178 | 1432 |
| 2000 | 204 | 1818 |
| 2001 | 242 | 2014 |
| 2002 | 265 | 2300 |
| 2003 | 303 | 2695 |
| 2004 | 305 | 3110 |
| 2005 | 319 | 3348 |
| 2006 | 303 | 4030 |
| 2007 | 392 | 4611 |
| 2008 | 379 | 5266 |
| 2009 | 341 | 5840 |
| 2010 | 401 | 6250 |
| 2011 | 537 | 7357 |
| 2012 | 505 | 8103 |
| 2013 | 656 | 9028 |
| 2014 | 603 | 9606 |
| 2015 | 599 | 10189 |
| 2016 | 604 | 10091 |
| 2017 | 657 | 10494 |
| 2018 | 561 | 10518 |
| 2019 | 553 | 11935 |
| 2020 | 636 | 15134 |
| 2021 | 609 | 18131 |
| 2022 | 473 | 17975 |
East Tennessee State University alumni
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Kenny Chesney
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
-
Kenneth Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced 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 have also 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
- film actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actorplaywright
- 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.
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Steven M. Greer
- Occupations
- physicianufologist
- Biography
-
Steven Macon Greer is an American ufologist 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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Eureka O'Hara
- Occupations
- drag queen
- Biography
-
Eureka, also known as Eureka O'Hara and Eureka!, is the stage name of Eureka D. Huggard, an American drag queen and reality television personality. Eureka rose to prominence competing on the ninth and tenth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was removed from the ninth season due to a knee injury, becoming the first contestant in the history of the show to be sent home due to injury; she was then given an automatic berth to season 10, where she placed as runner-up. In 2021, Eureka competed on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, where she once more placed as a runner-up.
General info
| Alternative names | ETSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Graduation Begins Today |
| Colors | navy blue, old gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,358 |
| 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 |