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East Tennessee State University

Scholarship

东田纳西州立大学

QS —Times —US News #263
Tennessee, USA$25,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

East Tennessee State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #263. Undergraduate tuition about $25,000/year; acceptance rate about 86%. Care4YA score 48.1.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

48.1/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

29.6

Resources

47.5

Selectivity

24.6

Affordability

45.7

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

East Tennessee State University is an accessible, urban research university offering a hands-on education grounded in real-world impact. ETSU stands out for its robust STEM and health science offerings, featuring top programs in Biology, Biomedical Health Sciences, Computer Science, and Mechatronics Engineering through its TTU-ETSU partnership. Beyond its strong foundation in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Engineering Technology, the university offers highly specialized undergraduate degrees in Allied Health, Dental Hygiene, and a unique Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music program. Supported by graduate master's programs and professional pathways—including Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Medicine programs—ETSU provides a clear trajectory from undergraduate study to advanced practice. For the right student, ETSU delivers a focused, transformative experience built on academic rigor and community engagement.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #2014

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#266*2026
  • Business Analytics#233*2026
  • Management#192*2026
  • Marketing#230*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#156*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#176*2026

Health

  • Audiology#58*2026
  • Clinical Psychology#180*2026
  • Occupational Therapy#125*2026
  • Pharmacy#62*2026
  • Physical Therapy#97*2026
  • Public Health#89*2026
  • Social Work#201*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#92*2026

Medicine

  • Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#42026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#70*2026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas#30*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#219*2026

Science

  • Biostatistics#85*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Psychology#205*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

15,417

Undergraduate

12,108

Graduate

3,309

Student–faculty ratio (university)

15:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

51.5%

Retention Rate

75.7%

Avg Net Price / Year

$15,983

Median Earnings

$44,859

International Students

1.7%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Comprehensive universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
980–1200
Acceptance rate (data)
86.2%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

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  • Accountancy

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  • Allied Health

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  • Anthropology

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  • Applied Science

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  • Art

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  • BiologySTEM

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  • Biomedical Health SciencesSTEM

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  • Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music

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  • ChemistrySTEM

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  • Communication Studies

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  • Computer ScienceSTEM

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  • Computing

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  • Criminal Justice and Criminology

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  • Dental Hygiene

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  • Digital Media

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  • Early Childhood Development

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  • Economics

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  • Elementary Education

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  • Engineering TechnologySTEM

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  • Engineering, TTU-ETSUSTEM

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  • English

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  • Exercise Science

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  • Finance

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  • Geosciences

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  • Graphic Design

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  • Health Administration

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  • History

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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • Interior Architecture

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  • International Affairs

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  • Mechatronics EngineeringSTEM

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  • Media and Communication

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  • Medical Professions Advisement

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  • MicrobiologySTEM

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  • Military Science Program

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  • Music

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  • Nursing

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  • Nutrition

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  • Philosophy

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  • Physical Education

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  • PhysicsSTEM

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  • Political Science

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  • Psychology

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  • Public Health

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  • Radiologic Science

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  • Rehabilitative Health Sciences

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  • Respiratory Therapy

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  • Social Work

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  • Sociology

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  • Special Education

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  • Sport and Recreation

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  • Studio Art

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  • Supply Chain

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  • Theatre

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  • World Languages

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$25,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥177,500/year

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