East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Johnson City, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10,004 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 53% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,859.

86%

Acceptance

$15,983

Net price

10,004

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

1,144

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–620

SAT Math470–580

ACT Composite19–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,983

Average net price

$10,472

In-state tuition

$14,522

Out-of-state tuition

$10,554

Room & board

$1,350

Books & supplies

$27,042

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$19,442

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,433

$30–48K

$14,289

$48–75K

$16,400

$75–110K

$20,588

$110K+

$21,193

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.9%

Business16.3%

Psychology7.1%

Parks & Recreation4.7%

Computer Science4.2%

Visual & Performing Arts4.1%

Humanities3.6%

English3.5%

Criminal Justice3.4%

Education3.0%

After Graduation

$44,859

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,704

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,541

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,004

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

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