East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNPublicRank 1687 of 1,732Traditional rank 1120 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,158 |
| $30–48k | $13,625 |
| $48–75k | $16,944 |
| $75–110k | $19,753 |
| $110k+ | $20,907 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,674 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,950 |
| Change | $276 (+2.9%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $13,790 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $10,270 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +11.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 50% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 74% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 41% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 35% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $6,449 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,439 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $9,735 | $1,713 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,834 | −$120 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,942 | $183 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,214 | $828 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,326 | $47 |
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