East Tennessee State University is a large, four-year, primarily nonresidential, public school with 13,275 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1911 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
73
At East Tennessee State University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, doctoral degree, or first-professional degree.
East Tennessee State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Education, General Studies, and Management. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at East Tennessee State University is reasonably decent -- 27:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$16,100
It is reasonably easy to get a loan at East Tennessee State University, as 42% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $2,900.
Average tuition price is fairly high, $15,200 per academic year. The additional fees at East Tennessee State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $900; which totals $16,100 a year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance Rate
90%
The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
As reported in recent government data, 4,594 applications were submitted and 4,136 were accepted (90%); so it is easy to get accepted at this school.
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at East Tennessee State University is $15.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees; also, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this school.
The graduate application fee is $25.00. The first-professional application fee is also 25 dollars.
If you would like to receive additional information about studying at East Tennessee State University, call the school's general information office at (423) 439-1000 or check East Tennessee State University Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
16
East Tennessee State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at East Tennessee State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Dormatory Annual Price
$2,700
East Tennessee State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,700 a year.
Army ROTC programs are available at East Tennessee State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
D
Based on the college crime numbers, East Tennessee State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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