East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

Acceptance rate
86%
Average SAT
1,144
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
10,004
In-state tuition
$10,472
Out-of-state tuition
$14,522
Avg net price
$15,983
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 980 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at East Tennessee State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.502
2Psychology, General.159
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.134
4Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.121
5Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.94
6Computer and Information Sciences, General.91
7Biology, General.91
8Criminal Justice and Corrections.79
9Communication and Media Studies.73
10Marketing.72
11Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.68
12Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.67
13Social Work.63
14Finance and Financial Management Services.59
15Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.56
16Graphic Communications.53
17Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.52
18Accounting and Related Services.50
19English Language and Literature, General.48
20History.42

Showing top 20 of 49 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University?

East Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for East Tennessee State University?

Admitted students at East Tennessee State University typically score between 980 and 1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does East Tennessee State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at East Tennessee State University is approximately $15,983 per year.

What is the graduation rate at East Tennessee State University?

4-year graduation rate data for East Tennessee State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.