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Public4-Yearmedium campus
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
2.8Above Average
87%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University is a public four-year institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 9,807 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,859 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,794 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
87%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
9,807
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,859
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,950
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,790
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,794
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
970–1190
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
19 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
970
Median
1080
75th
1190
4001600
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
520
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$13,790/yr
In-State Tuition$9,950/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,794/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$63,176
10-Year Earnings
$448,590
ROI Multiple
7.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at East Tennessee State University
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$45k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,807
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
