Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,790
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,270
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,938
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,220
Net price (after aid)$15,794
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,158
$30k – $48k$13,625
$48k – $75k$16,944
$75k – $110k$19,753
$110k+$20,907
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,859
Median debt at graduation$19,442
Est. monthly loan payment$206
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.8k below avg
Out-of-state value
$13.8k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$19.4k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.9k
Out-of-state
$13.8k
below avg
Net price
$15.8k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$19.4k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyArt History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
950 - 1170
ACT range
19 - 26
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- Where is East Tennessee State University located?
- East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is East Tennessee State University?
- East Tennessee State University is a public university based in TN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at East Tennessee State University?
- East Tennessee State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,950 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend East Tennessee State University?
- East Tennessee State University reports total enrollment of approximately 12,760 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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