East Tennessee State University

It is moderately difficult to get into East Tennessee State University. Around 87% of applicants get into East Tennessee State University each year. Out of 8,562 applications received in 2023, 7,484 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to East Tennessee State University, the fee for the application is $25.

East Tennessee State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of East Tennessee State University's admissions stats.

East Tennessee State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18.78%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	80%
Waitlist	No

East Tennessee State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for East Tennessee State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to East Tennessee State University?

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East Tennessee State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on East Tennessee State University Admissions

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Transferring to East Tennessee State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does East Tennessee State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at East Tennessee State University

What does East Tennessee State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with East Tennessee State University for more information on admission factors.

East Tennessee State University Application Requirements

To apply to East Tennessee State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with East Tennessee State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	minimum 2.3 high school GPA or ACT score of 17
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into East Tennessee State University?

East Tennessee State University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 20.37% submitted a class rank. At East Tennessee State University 18.78% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43.92% were in the top 25% and 73.55% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At East Tennessee State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	29%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	13%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	12%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to East Tennessee State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

East Tennessee State University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2017, 0% of East Tennessee State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 80% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at East Tennessee State University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for East Tennessee State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for East Tennessee State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to East Tennessee State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to East Tennessee State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in East Tennessee State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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East Tennessee State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to East Tennessee State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to East Tennessee State University.

Does East Tennessee State University accept transfer credits?

✅ East Tennessee State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. East Tennessee State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does East Tennessee State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ East Tennessee State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to East Tennessee State University?

❌ No, East Tennessee State University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?

✅ East Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University?

❌ East Tennessee State University does not offer early decision.

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