East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public institution in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is also part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee, along with nine other campuses in the state. It was listed as one of America’s Best Value Colleges by the Princeton Review. The university was established as a school to educate teachers. It has expanded over the years and now offers a wide selection of degree-granting programs, including several nursing programs. The campus is just 30 minutes from the Appalachian Trail, providing quick access to hiking and wilderness areas.
The university offers seven different nursing programs. The undergraduate options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, and LPN to BSN. Graduate degree programs include standard MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. programs. The nursing programs at ETSU are accredited by the CCNE. With the traditional BSN program, students complete their core requirements during their first three semesters. The remaining five semesters consist of nursing courses and clinical experiences at local facilities. The accelerated program is also completed in five semesters. However, students in the accelerated program should already have most of their core requirements, allowing them to earn their BSN in just 18 months.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students14,353 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 257 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 113 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 82 miles radius of East Tennessee State University
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Tennessee Technology Center at Kingsport
23 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Greeneville
25 miles away |
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Washington County Public Schools
37 miles away |
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Appalachian State University
39 miles away |
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
47 miles away |
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Wise County Vocational Technical School
48 miles away |
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Lee County Career and Technical School
50 miles away |
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Buchanan County Public Schools
65 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Tazewell
68 miles away |
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Western Carolina University
82 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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Georgia Southern University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Indiana State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Oakland University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1993 - 06/30/2006 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1972 - 06/30/2006 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - 09/20/2016 |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 960 to 1190 |
| ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $287/credit | |
| In State Students | $287/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,028/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $458/credit | |
| In State Students | $458/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,275/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,915 | $12,915 | $46,260 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,090 | $20,090 | $71,960 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,875 | $35,875 | $128,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,900 | $22,900 | $63,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of East Tennessee State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,464 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $2,676 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $4,776 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $6,579 |
| Federal Student Loans | 47% | $5,266 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $5,080 |
$13,926
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,103 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,787 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,286 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,757 |
| Over $110,000$18,291 |
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Student Population
11,323
Undergrads
3,030
Graduates
8,301
Women
6,052
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
