East Tennessee State University (ETSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,833
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, ETSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that ETSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at ETSU is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at ETSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,438

Cost of attendance at East Tennessee State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at East Tennessee State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at East Tennessee State University received on average $9,541 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,541

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	766	47%	$4,745	$3,634,327
Other Federal Grant	1,516	93%	$3,002	$4,551,622
State Grant/Scholarships	1,149	70%	$4,410	$5,067,359
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	920	56%	$6,085	$5,598,240
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,595	97%	$9,541	$15,217,221

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Tennessee State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Tennessee State University students is 50.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.9%.

50.6%

asian 54.8% 17 students
African American 31.4% 59 students
white 53.8% 832 students
unknown 25.0% 6 students
hispanic 51.7% 31 students
International Students 42.9% 21 students
Mixed Race 41.7% 30 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Baseball Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

East Tennessee State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Tennessee State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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