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East Tennessee State is in a small city, in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school is classified as a public college. Students at East Tennessee State earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 590 for students at East Tennessee State. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 570.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
East Tennessee State, in 2005, had 11,894 students (10,394 full-time equivalent).
The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at East Tennessee State belong to the Atlantic Sun Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
East Tennessee State University
807 University Pky
Johnson City, TN 37614-0000
General Phone: (423) 439-1000
Admissions Phone: (423) 439-4213
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 439-4300
http://www.etsu.edu
East Tennessee State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 356 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, English, sociology, political science, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 332 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, non-profit management, entrepreneurship |
| Education And Teaching | 253 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, secondary teaching, reading teaching, instructional media design, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 195 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 170 | health professions, medicine, public health, gerontology |
| Family And Social Work | 144 | social work, child development, family and consumer science |
| Media | 129 | mass communication, animation and special effects, communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 99 | engineering technology, surveying tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 95 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 91 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 89 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 89 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 82 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, clinical nutritionist |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 58 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, audiology |
| Art Studies | 43 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for East Tennessee State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,623 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 537 | 34 |
| First-professional degree | 54 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 37 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 23 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, East Tennessee State had a total enrollment of 11,894 students (10,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 89% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
East Tennessee State offers campus housing for 2,226 of its 10,394 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnson City, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,601 | 2,925 | 81% | 1,595 | 55% |
| Men | 1,409 | 1,140 | 81% | 678 | 59% |
| Women | 2,192 | 1,785 | 81% | 917 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 439-4213
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,487 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,799 |
| Room and board | $ 5,034 |
| Room charge | $ 2,310 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 942 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,795 |
Financial Aid:
East Tennessee State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 439-4300
East Tennessee State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 264 | 131 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 109 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $86,723 | 13 | $82,110 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $74,092 | 13 | $67,879 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $55,695 | 12 | $61,564 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $54,332 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $77,811 | 41 | $69,552 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $68,110 | 20 | $64,053 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 69 | $54,683 | 40 | $54,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 80 | $47,537 | 62 | $46,219 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $32,382 | 27 | $35,522 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 239 | $55,553 | 149 | $48,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 66 | 159 |
| Football | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Basketball | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Track | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 41 | 53 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Tennessee State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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