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East Tennessee State University

#278 in US ranking Johnson City, TN
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,869
Tuition & fees
$10,592
Avg. aid
$11,795
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
980–1200
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$46,228
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at East Tennessee State University?

Homecoming is one of ETSU's recurring campus traditions, bringing together students and alumni around scheduled activities and athletics. Its exact events vary by year, so the annual calendar is more reliable than a fixed description of what every Homecoming includes.

Greek Week provides an organized period of activities for participating fraternities and sororities. Campus event listings have also identified a Winter Cruise among popular events, though students should confirm whether and how it appears in the current year's schedule. Beyond these named occasions, performances, student-group programs, and academic events give students ways to take part in campus life without belonging to a particular organization.

What are the student housing and dining options at East Tennessee State University?

ETSU offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, along with campus dining and meal-plan options. Housing availability does not by itself guarantee a particular building, room type, or assignment.

Students can compare residence-hall living with apartment-style university options where eligible. Room configuration, eligibility, application dates, and contract terms may differ, making the housing application as important to review as the advertised amenities. University housing reports high-speed internet access and electronically controlled entrances. Students considering off-campus housing should budget separately for leases, utilities, deposits, parking, and transportation.

Meal plans and campus dining locations give residential and other eligible students different ways to eat on campus. Before choosing a plan, students should compare its cost, required participation rules, dining access, and whether it fits their class schedule. Housing and dining choices can materially change an individual budget even when tuition stays the same.

East Tennessee State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

200

East Tennessee State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Campus size
366 acres

East Tennessee State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

East Tennessee State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Charles C. Sherrod Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

East Tennessee State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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