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East Tennessee State University

ETSU

Johnson City, Tennessee 37614

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

East Tennessee State University is a public institution in Johnson City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1114, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,859 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,794.

Established
1911
Motto
"Graduation Begins Today"
Mascot
Bucky
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Southern Conference
Division
Division I
87%Acceptance
1114SAT Avg
9,807Students
18:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$44,859Earnings 10yr
$15,794Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

East Tennessee State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & Writing
490600
Math
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1114

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,950
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,790
Room & Board$10,270
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$25,947
Average Net Price$15,794
Median Debt at Graduation$19,442
Monthly Payment (10yr)$206

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,158
$30–48K$13,625
$48–75K$16,944
$75–110K$19,753
$110K+$20,907

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,794

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,400

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

75

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (119)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,807
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.9%
Freshman Retention73.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,704
8 Years$41,898
10 Years$44,859

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,500
Men
$46,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buccaneers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from TN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
113 mi(196 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
210 mi(364 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
211 mi(366 min)

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