About East Tennessee State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
14,317
Website
www.etsu.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public university in Johnson City, Tennessee. The faculty is governed by an institutional Board of Trustees. It is the fourth-largest university in the state and has off-campus centers in nearby Kingsport and Elizabethton. It is often ranked as one of the top schools in the United States for rural medicine and primary care education; the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, and the recently formed College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.
The University was founded in1911 as East Tennessee State Normal School to educate teachers, then it officially became a college in 1925 and changed its name to East Tennessee State Teachers College. The college became East Tennessee State University in 1963, adopting the name it holds today. The college provides a scholarly and creative activity that enhances the teaching and learning environment and benefits the regional, national, and global communities served.
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University has more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate students on the university’s campuses.
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University provides scholarships on the basis of student’s academic achievements, proven leadership, and extracurricular activities.
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The acceptance rate of the university is 87%.
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The student to faculty ratio is 16:1.
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University offers an online bachelor’s degree as well as master’s degree programs.
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Based on the U.S. News data, it’s quite easy to get into the university, for fall 2018 for every 100 applicants, 87 are admitted.
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Nursing, Liberal arts general studies, Health and Physical education, General Psychology, and Criminal justice and creations are the most popular majors in the university.
Rankings
Based on the U.S. News, the current ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities is #293 - #381
Other than this East Tennessee State University ranks:
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80th out of 1,692 Most Conservative Colleges in America.
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222nd out of 618 Best Colleges for Nursing in America.
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303th out of 668 top Public Universities in America.
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252nd out 1407 of Best College Athletics in America.
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324th out of 1,417 of Best College Campuses in America.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Range
970 - 1180
ACT Range
20 - 27
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
It is selective with an acceptance rate of 87%. Faculty does not conduct any interview process previously, but now the university announces the test-optional policy.
Last year, 6,978 out of 8,009 applicants were admitted making faculty a moderate competitive university to get into with a median chance for acceptance for qualifying applicants.
Academically it has an average requirement for admission test scores.
The average SAT score requirement is 1060 on the 1600 SAT scale and an average ACT score should be 23. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
The application deadline for admission is August 15. For more information, you can visit the official website.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$14,696
Average Annual Cost
$7,080
Books And Supplies
$1,350
Other Fees
$1,855
Room And Board
$9,582
Budget For Other Expenses
$5,520
Total One Year Cost
$26,126
The average annual cost to attend varies depending upon the program an applicant applies for.
The average annual list price to attend the university on a full-time basis is $11,062 for in-state residents. The fee comprises $7,080 for tuition,$8,472 for room and board, $1,276 for books and supplies, and $5,385 for other expenses.
Although scholarships are provided by the university on the basis of student’s academic achievements, proven leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities according to both in their schools and their communities.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
73%
Part-Time Retention Rate
56%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$906
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
300 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
159 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
157 Graduates
Psychology, General
117 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
106 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
106 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
87 Graduates
Public Health
76 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
73 Graduates
Biology, General
72 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
66 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
66 Graduates
Engineering Technology, General
65 Graduates
Social Work
65 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
60 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
59 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
57 Graduates
Marketing
57 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
56 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
50 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
42 Graduates
History
41 Graduates
Human Services, General
41 Graduates
Graphic Communications
37 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
33 Graduates
Music
32 Graduates
Chemistry
30 Graduates
Sociology
30 Graduates
Mathematics
26 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
23 Graduates
Political Science and Government
22 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
16 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
16 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
15 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
15 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
15 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
14 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
14 Graduates
Economics
12 Graduates
Engineering-Related Technologies
11 Graduates
Anthropology
10 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
10 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
9 Graduates
Physics
9 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
1 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
11,268
Socio-Economic Diversity
41%
Part-time
15%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$47,641 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Buccaneers
School Colors
navy blue and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Conference
Total Male Athletes
236
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At ETSU, $8,242 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. There are around 41% male and 59% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$35,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$156 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,213
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,727
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,751
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,225
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$11,866
$30K - $48K
$10,094
$48K - $75K
$5,439
$75K - $110K
$3,610
> $110K
$4,236
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$33,556,749
The institute alo provides financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants. University’s Office of Financial Assistance is available to help students and their families through the financial aid application process. To access the financial aid of the university, the applicant has to fill the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
By learning about the various sources of aid and the application process, you can make sure that you get the most financial aid as possible. Completing the application process before the assigned deadlines will give you a better opportunity to secure your financial aid.
The federal code number is 003487.
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The average financial aid package for incoming first-year students is $14,725. Approximately 93% of new students obtain some form of financial aid, the majority which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
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About 37% of new students were awarded scholarships.
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About 51% of first-year students got a federal grant, averaging $5,727 per person.
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Federal Direct Stafford Loan is the option available for graduates and undergraduate students.
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Another financing option includes the Federal Direct PLUS Loan, which has competitive rates and repayment terms, but the parent’s creditworthiness must be assessed first.
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