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