Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003487
- Phone: (731) 286-3200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.93%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
10FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,859Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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East Tennessee State University
1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN
East Tennessee State University is a public institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in a predominantly urban area. ETSU has an annual student enrollment of over 15,000.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs ETSU offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to ETSU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 860 - 1090 for the SAT exam. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at ETSU, with 48 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900, while out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students who wish to view more about ETSU can take a look at their website at http://www.etsu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates East Tennessee State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
East Tennessee State University has a total student population of about 14,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 14% enrolling as graduate students and 79% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $25 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State Tuition: $7,300-$8,800
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $25,000-$30,580
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $300-$360 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,200-$1,400 per unit
- The estimated cost for room and board is around $9,900
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 93% | $10,213 |
Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $5,718 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, East Tennessee State University may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Dietetics Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
East Tennessee State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Conference)
- Football (Southern Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by East Tennessee State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biomedical Science (D)
- Epidemiology (C)
- Biostatistics (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Education
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (C, D, M)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Elementary Education (M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, M)
- ESL (C)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Pharmacy (B, D)
- Public Health (B, C, D, M)
- Medicine (D)
- Dental Hygienist (B)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (M)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, D)
- Healthcare Administration (C)
- Environmental Health (B, D, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
- General Studies (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Human Services (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
- Sports Management (B, M)
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (D, M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Geography
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Interior Design (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to East Tennessee State University.
- Appalachian State University in Polkton, NC (39 miles away)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise in Richmond, VA (47 miles away)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville in Greensboro, NC (49 miles away)
- Western Carolina University in Winston-Salem, NC (85 miles away)
- Bluefield State College in Bethany, WV (91 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003487
- Phone: (731) 286-3200
- School Homepage