What East Tennessee State costs
East Tennessee State University charges $10,472 a year in published tuition and fees for Tennessee residents, about $5,236 a semester, and $14,522 a year for students from other states, about $7,261 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,042 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,886 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into East Tennessee State
For fall 2024, East Tennessee State University received 10,050 applications and admitted 8,662 students, and 2,138 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 980 and 1200.
What East Tennessee State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at East Tennessee State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 443 |
| Psychology | 134 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 98 |
| Business Administration and Management | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 78 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 78 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 75 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near East Tennessee State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina: about 39 miles away
- University of Virginia's College at Wise, Wise, Virginia: about 47 miles away
- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina: about 49 miles away
Colleges like East Tennessee State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee: 10,074 undergraduates
- University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi: 10,075 undergraduates
- Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina: 10,377 undergraduates
- College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina: 10,558 undergraduates
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama: 8,879 undergraduates
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Lists that include East Tennessee State
- Colleges in Tennessee: 17 Compared
- Smaller Public Universities: 242 Compared
- Division I Colleges: 353 Compared
- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast: 59 Compared
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast: 115 Compared
FAQ
What is East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate? 86.2% for fall 2024: 8,662 of 10,050 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at East Tennessee State University? $10,472 a year for in-state students and $14,522 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to East Tennessee State University? About 10,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do East Tennessee State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 980–1200.
What is the campus setting at East Tennessee State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Tennessee State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: East Tennessee State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
