Avg Earnings (5yr)
$38,704
Acceptance Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$9,950
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $44,859 ten years after entry — 17% below the national median. Acceptance rate 87.1%, average SAT score 1144, in-state tuition $9,950.
At a Glance
Total Students
9,807
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
36%
Median Debt
$19,442
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,144
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
510–620
SAT Math (middle 50%)
470–580
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
Institution Overview
East Tennessee State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 87.1%. The university has a student population of 9,807. The average in-state tuition is $9,950. The university's one-year post-graduation earnings are $39,962, with five-year earnings at $38,704 and ten-year earnings at $44,859. The median student debt is $19,442, and 35.8% of students receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 52.4%, and the retention rate is 73.9%.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$39k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, East Tennessee State University alumni earn a median salary of $39,962. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $38,704, and after ten years, the median salary is $44,859. The median debt for graduates is $19,442. A total of 35.8% of students receive financial aid.
East Tennessee State University has an 87.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 52.4%, and the retention rate is 73.9%. The total student population is 9,807. The in-state tuition cost is $9,950.
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