Outcomes at ETSU
Graduation Rate
55.14%
Transfer-out Rate
23.34%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at East Tennessee State University is 55.14% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 1,030 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,868 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 48.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.34% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between East Tennessee State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at East Tennessee State University. 1,030 students have completed and 436 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 30 students still enrolled and 372 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,868 | 1,868 |
| Completers | 1,030 (55.14%) | 1,030 |
| Transfer-out | 436 (23.34%) | 436 |
| Still Enrolled | 30 (1.61%) | 30 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 372 (19.91%) | 372 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 737 students have completed in 4 years and additional 235 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 737 (39.45%) |
256 (33.42%) |
481 (43.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 235 (12.58%) |
94 (12.27%) |
141 (12.79%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 58 (3.10%) |
30 (3.92%) |
28 (2.54%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.14% (1,030/1,868) | 49.61% (380/766) | 58.98% (650/1,102) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 74.07% (20/27) | 72.73% (8/11) | 75.00% (12/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.73% (57/169) | 35.94% (23/64) | 32.38% (34/105) |
| Hispanic | 30.95% (13/42) | 33.33% (5/15) | 29.63% (8/27) |
| White | 58.18% (893/1,535) | 51.43% (323/628) | 62.84% (570/907) |
| Two or More Race | 51.11% (23/45) | 42.11% (8/19) | 57.69% (15/26) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (8/16) | 50.00% (5/10) | 50.00% (3/6) |