East Tennessee State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Tennessee residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,004 students.
About This School
East Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee with approximately 10,004 undergraduate students enrolled. East Tennessee State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,983 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $40,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. It was historically part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee under the Tennessee Board of Regents, but since 2016, the university has been transitioning to governance by its own board of trustees. As of May 2017, it is the fourth largest university in the state and has off-campus centers in nearby Kingsport, Elizabethton, and Sevierville.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $15,794/year and low median debt of $14,400 make ETSU a financially reasonable choice, but the 50% graduation rate means a coin-flip chance of actually finishing — worth asking hard questions about support systems and your specific program's outcomes. Median earnings of $40,600 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a field with strong regional demand (healthcare is a notable strength given ETSU's well-regarded medical and pharmacy programs) rather than expecting the degree alone to open doors nationwide.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,004 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
East Tennessee State University
1276 Gilbreath Drive
Johnson City, TN 37614
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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