Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 85.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,085
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 980–1,190
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 23
- Total Enrollment
- 9,807
Admissions Overview
East Tennessee State University is open admission with an 85.26% acceptance rate. Most students who apply get in, making this an accessible option for students with varying academic backgrounds. Admitted students typically score between 980-1190 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. The university welcomes students who may not have perfect test scores but show commitment to their education. ETSU particularly seeks students interested in health sciences, given its strong medical school and pharmacy programs established in 1978. The school values students who want hands-on learning opportunities in medicine, nursing, and other health professions. Rural and small-town students often thrive here given the Appalachian setting.