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$10,472
per year
In-State Tuition
85%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
ETSU is a regional university in northeast Tennessee known for its Quillen College of Medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and bluegrass music programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$5,236 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$8,378 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$14,661 saved
30 of 32 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $51,662potential savings
Sports & Fitness
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
12
Sports
8
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
Typical Admitted Student
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,433
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,859
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,442
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at East Tennessee State University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $349 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $5,236
8 exams
24 credits
Save $8,378
14 exams
42 credits
Save $14,661
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$5,236 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$8,378 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$14,661 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee
Washington County
Control
Public
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