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East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

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East Tennessee State University is a public college in Johnson City, Tennessee and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Online Colleges: South, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 7 online degree options and 987 online students. The part-time student body is 980 students, which represents 20% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $14,350 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $307. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Blended
  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.etsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
2,074 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:8,480
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,694
  • Pell Grant students:3,915
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:987
  • Part-time students
    20%
  • Students over 25 years old
    16%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$307
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,350
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:67%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:10%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
165 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Degree Options
Degree Options

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies

Contact East Tennessee State University

Contact ETSU

etsu.edu/admissions/contactus

School of Continuing Studies & Academic Outreach

902 W. Maple Street
Box 70353
Johnson City, TN 37614

423-439-830

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