East Tennessee State University SAT and ACT scores
Johnson City, TN · public college · 10,633 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as East Tennessee State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for East Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to East Tennessee State University scored 980 to 1200, with an average of 1144. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for East Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does East Tennessee State University require the SAT or ACT?
East Tennessee State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does East Tennessee State University accept the CLT?
East Tennessee State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Tennessee with similar scores
- The University of Tennessee-MartinSAT 970–1210
- Carson-Newman UniversitySAT 955–1215
- Lincoln Memorial UniversitySAT 1000–1210
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversitySAT 980–1235
- The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaSAT 1013–1210
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaSAT 990–1190
- East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaSAT 1000–1180
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminarySAT 990–1190
- Houston Christian UniversitySAT 990–1190
- Presbyterian CollegeSAT 980–1200
- Texas State UniversitySAT 980–1200
More about East Tennessee State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: East Tennessee State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026