East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Johnson City, Tennessee, with an undergraduate enrollment of 10,004. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Tennessee postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 86% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 86% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,400 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 52%, 7 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $44,859. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $19,442. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.