East Tennessee State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
87.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,056
SAT Scores
1,050
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,609 students have applied and 8,193 students have allowed to admit to East Tennessee State University (Acceptance rate: 85.26%). ETSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.09 % where 2,056 students have finally enrolled out of 8,193 admitted students.
ETSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Middle Tennessee State University and University of Memphis, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.25%).
ETSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.75%).
How to Apply to East Tennessee State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ETSU. ETSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://etsuapply.force.com/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.etsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.etsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/cost/netprice.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.etsu.edu/academicaffairs/veteransaffairs/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.etsu.edu/students/ds/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ETSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at East Tennessee State University is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of East Tennessee State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,066). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | 1,050 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,066 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At East Tennessee State University, 174 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,050 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 520 | 580 |
| Total | 980 | 1,060 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At East Tennessee State University, 1,608 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
ETSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to East Tennessee State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |