East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Public · 10,004 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,433 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,289 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,400 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,588 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,193 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,983 |
Sticker tuition: $10,472 in-state, $14,522 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Average SAT
- 1144
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $44,859
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,442
- International undergrads
- 168 (1.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing27%
Business16%
Psychology7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Computer Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
English & Literature4%
Criminal Justice3%
Education3%
Communications & Media3%
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