- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 470–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $16,033 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what East Tennessee State University reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. East Tennessee State University reviews each application.
East Tennessee State University GPA requirements
East Tennessee State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and East Tennessee State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
East Tennessee State University acceptance rate
East Tennessee State University admitted 8,662 of 10,050 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Tennessee State University is a public 4-year university in Johnson City, Tennessee, with 10,829 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered East Tennessee State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1144 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What East Tennessee State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
East Tennessee State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,033 a year at East Tennessee State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for East Tennessee State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. East Tennessee State University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is East Tennessee State University test optional?
Check East Tennessee State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. East Tennessee State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 76% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,662 of 10,050 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do East Tennessee State University students have?
The middle 50% of East Tennessee State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 470–580 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is East Tennessee State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. East Tennessee State University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into East Tennessee State University?
A lot: East Tennessee State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does East Tennessee State University consider legacy status?
Yes. East Tennessee State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does East Tennessee State University accept AP credit?
Yes. East Tennessee State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at East Tennessee State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,033 a year at East Tennessee State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check East Tennessee State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Tennessee State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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