East Tennessee State University, TN
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
East Tennessee State University Rankings
Affordability85
Selectivity43
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity17
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at East Tennessee State University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism4%
Communications Technologies2%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into East Tennessee State University
87%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending East Tennessee State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after East Tennessee State University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
51%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at East Tennessee State University
73%
Retention Rate
16%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 81% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 44% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after East Tennessee State University
90%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at East Tennessee State University
10,760
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
3,049
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near East Tennessee State University, TN
Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology
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