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East Tennessee State University

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Johnson City, TN

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East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, TN, is a public large school, enrolling around 10,004 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 86% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $106,593/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range980–1200
ACT range19–26
Undergrads10,004
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineAug 19, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,042
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,859

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans34%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out51%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$57,167/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marketing$58,583/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$58,232/yr
Accounting and Related Services$57,642/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,719/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$41,570/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic Communications$41,074/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$82,073/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$44,224/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,687/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$75,298/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$48,263/yr
English Language and Literature, General$43,001/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$43,051/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$106,593/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,311/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$65,649/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,853/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$60,298/yr
Public Health$52,543/yr
History
History$44,142/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$43,998/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,738/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$49,423/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$47,821/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,358/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$43,855/yr
Human Services, General$40,288/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$48,452/yr
Sociology$36,966/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$41,449/yr
Music$35,707/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$34,516/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$28,062/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,026
Typical room charge$4,832
Typical board charge$4,520

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?

East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for East Tennessee State University?

Admitted students at East Tennessee State University typically score between 980–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for East Tennessee State University?

Admitted students at East Tennessee State University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does East Tennessee State University cost?

East Tennessee State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,042 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for East Tennessee State University?

East Tennessee State University's earliest deadline is Aug 19, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does East Tennessee State University require students to live on campus?

No -- East Tennessee State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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