East Tennessee State University

https://www.etsu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,120

5.37% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,286

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

10,050 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

13,728

77.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.2%

1,043 Graduates

About

East Tennessee State University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Tennessee State University were Registered Nursing (443 degrees awarded), General Psychology (141 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (98 degrees).

In 2024, 3,387 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Tennessee State University. 65.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,531 degrees), 12.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Tennessee State University is $8,120, which is $−23,800 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at East Tennessee State University is $8,120, which is $23,800 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,286.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending East Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,120

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Tennessee State University was $8,120. The cost of tuition at East Tennessee State University is $−23,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Tennessee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,286

2024 Value

1.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 East Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,286. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of East Tennessee State University grew by 1.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,104

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Tennessee State University was of $11,104 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.835% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Tennessee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at East Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

East Tennessee State University received 10,050 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.48% annual growth. Out of those 10,050 applicants, 8,662 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 13,728 students enrolled at East Tennessee State University in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Tennessee State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,662

Accepted Out of 10,050

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Tennessee State University was 86.2% (8,662 admissions from 10,050 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.48%, while admissions grew by 0.464%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

150

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at East Tennessee State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 13,728 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at East Tennessee State University is 10,614 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,114. This means that 77.3% of students enrolled at East Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.9% White, 5.87% Black or African American, 4.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, and 0.00728% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at East Tennessee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Black or African American Female (3.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (3.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Tennessee State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,728 students. The full-time enrollment at East Tennessee State University is 10,614 and the part-time enrollment is 3,114. This means that 77.3% of students enrolled at East Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Tennessee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Tennessee State University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), East Tennessee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Tennessee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,732 enrolled students
Black or African American
806 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
571 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Tennessee State University is 70.9% White, 5.87% Black or African American, 4.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, and 0.00728% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,441 students (10.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,057 more women than men received degrees from East Tennessee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Tennessee State University is white (2,531 degrees awarded). There were 12.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Tennessee State University is Registered Nursing (443 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (141 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (98 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Tennessee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (41 degrees), and History (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Tennessee State University are Other managers (192,688 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (192,231 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (184,402 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,176 people), and Secondary school teachers (167,074 people).

The most specialized majors at East Tennessee State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (41 degrees), History (55 degrees), English (86 degrees), and Physical Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Tennessee State University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Tennessee State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (41 degrees), History (55 degrees), English (86 degrees), and Physical Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Tennessee State University are Elementary & secondary schools (504,033 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (384,744 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (203,007 people), Computer Systems Design (169,503 people), and Legal services (150,326 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Tennessee State University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
443 degrees awarded
General Psychology
141 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Tennessee State University was Registered Nursing with 443 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Tennessee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,165

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,222

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,165 degrees were awarded to men at East Tennessee State University, which is 0.524 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,222).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Tennessee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at East Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 440 degrees were awarded to men at East Tennessee State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.64 times more than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from East Tennessee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,531 degrees awarded
Black or African American
206 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Tennessee State University is white (2,531 degrees awarded). There were 12.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

5.23% of degree recipients (177 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,031 degrees awarded
White Female
1,993 degrees awarded
White Female
1,931 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Tennessee State University is white female (2,031 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,993 degrees).

Operations

East Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $119M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.5M (14.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, East Tennessee State University had a total salary expenditure of 472M. East Tennessee State University employs 178 Assistant professors, 174 Associate professors and 162 Professors. Most academics at East Tennessee State University are Female Assistant professor (111), Male Professor (102), and Female Associate professor (90).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Tennessee State University are: Management, with 443 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 300 employees, and Service with 123 employees.

Endowment

$119M

2024 Endowment

17%

growth from 2023

East Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at about $119M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of East Tennessee State University grew 17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $133M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Tennessee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$34.1M - Federal
$6.45M - State
$5.81M - Local

As of 2024, East Tennessee State University received $34.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.45M from state grants and contracts, and $5.81M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$229M

2024 Salaries

5.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, East Tennessee State University paid a median of $229M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($472M) and a 5.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.96% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$55.5M

Instructional Salaries

638

Number of Employees

In 2024, East Tennessee State University paid a total of $55.5M to 638 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Tennessee State University were Management with 443 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 300 employees, and Service with 123 employees.

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