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East Tennessee State University
Explore admissions details for East Tennessee State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About ETSU
East Tennessee State University is a public institution in Johnson City, TN. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, East Tennessee State University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 87%. Reported student size is about 9,807, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
East Tennessee State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether East Tennessee State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
87%
Average SAT
1,114
Average ACT
23
Student Size
9,807
In-State Tuition
$9,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,790
ETSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
East Tennessee State University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average SAT shown here is 1,114, and the midpoint ACT composite is 23. Graduation rate is 52%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For East Tennessee State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
87%
Graduation Rate
52%
SAT Average
1,114
ACT Composite
23
SAT Reading
Not available
SAT Math
Not available
Graduation Rate
52%
Control
Public
ETSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
East Tennessee State University reports in-state tuition of $9,950 and out-of-state tuition of $13,790. Average net price is $15,794, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $25,947 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,442.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This East Tennessee State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$9,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,790
Average Net Price
$15,794
Attendance Cost
$25,947
Average Net Price
$15,794
Cost of Attendance
$25,947
Median Debt
$19,442
ETSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
East Tennessee State University enrolls about 9,807 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,859.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this East Tennessee State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
9,807
Median Earnings
$44,859
ETSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from East Tennessee State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether East Tennessee State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
East Tennessee State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to ETSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether ETSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare East Tennessee State University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
ETSU GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
ETSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 87% in this dataset.
How competitive is East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for East Tennessee State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does East Tennessee State University cost?
East Tennessee State University reports in-state tuition of $9,950, out-of-state tuition of $13,790, and an average net price of $15,794.
What test scores are shown for East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University shows an average SAT of 1,114 and an ACT composite midpoint of 23.
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