Johnson City, Tennessee · Public · 10,004 undergrads
East Tennessee State University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (8,662 of 10,050, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 980–1200.
The numbers
Applied
10,050
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
19–26
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
25%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
waivers exist
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Can I get into East Tennessee State University?
86% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 980–1200 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
10,050 applied, 8,662 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does East Tennessee State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked East Tennessee State University's fall 2027 rule yet. East Tennessee State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
East Tennessee State University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (8,662 of 10,050, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for East Tennessee State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 980–1200. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
