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East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is a public university in a small city in the Johnson City, TN metro with 10,633 students and a 86% acceptance rate.

Johnson City, Tennessee · Public · City, small · 10,633 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Southern Conference

Admission rate

86%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,144

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,983

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

53%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,859

10 years after entry

Students

10,633

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines

PlanDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 14, 2027
Regular decisionAugust 19, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: etsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,433
$30,001–48,000$14,289
$48,001–75,000$16,400
$75,001–110,000$20,588
Over $110,000$21,193

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreEast Tennessee State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 18403 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1910,19208 credits
Psychology3
Computer Science A3CSCI Elective 4
Macroeconomics3ECON 22103 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 22203 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010,1020,20109 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSCI 12003 credits
Show all 31 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 18403 credits
Calculus AB4MATH 1840 OR 1910 3 or4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1910,19208 credits
Psychology3
Computer Science A3CSCI Elective 4
Macroeconomics3ECON 22103 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 22203 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010,1020,20109 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSCI 12003 credits
Art History3ARTH 20103 credits
Music Theory3
2-D Art and Design3ARTA 11103 credits
3-D Art and Design3ARTA 11403 credits
Business Management3
Comparative3PSCI Elective 3
Cybersecurity3CSCI Elective 3
Drawing3ARTA 12013 credits
Drawing3No Credit
English3
English Composition3
European3HIST 1110, 11206 credits
History of the Americas3
History/Europe3
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 1010,1020,20109 credits
Lang3ENGL 10103 credits
Lang4ENGL 1010, 10206 credits
Latin4LATN 1010,1020,20109 credits
Lit (2014-2015 only)3ENGL 10103 credits
Lit (2014-2015 only)4ENGL 1010, 10206 credits
Lit (Effective F'15)4ENGL 20303 credits
Physics 1 and 24PHYS 2010/11,2020/218 credits
Precalculus3MATH 1710, 17206 credits
U.S3HIST 2010, 20206 credits
U.S3PSCI 11203 credits
Visual Arts3
World3HIST 1110, 11206 credits

Source: etsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse443
Psychology134
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness98
Business Administration and Management94
Marketing/Marketing Management78
Computer and Information Sciences78
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels76
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies75
Show the other 47 majors
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other75
Biology/Biological Sciences64
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration63
Mass Communication/Media Studies56
English Language and Literature56
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer48
Accounting47
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management44
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects41
History39
Rehabilitation Science38
Finance34
Social Work32
Engineering Technologies/Technicians30
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist27
Child Development25
Health/Health Care Administration/Management22
Art/Art Studies22
Human Services22
Interior Design21
Geology/Earth Science21
Political Science and Government20
Sociology19
Chemistry18
Rhetoric and Composition17
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist17
Foreign Languages and Literatures16
Microbiology16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts16
Music14
Surveying Technology/Surveying14
Pharmacy12
Dietetics/Dietitian12
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management11
Mathematics10
Public Health9
Musicology and Ethnomusicology9
Special Education and Teaching9
Graphic Design8
Environmental Health8
Business/Managerial Economics8
International Relations and Affairs7
Physics6
Anthropology5
Philosophy4
Engineering4
Economics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

BYX, Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Johnson City, TN

214,948 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tri-Cities (TRI)

Nearest hub airport

Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20

Elevation

1,707 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

6.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,070 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size