East Tennessee State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

East Tennessee State University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
75.1%(7,805)
Hispanic
4.0%(414)
African American
6.6%(682)
Asian
2.0%(203)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(335)
Unknown
9.1%(951)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment13,483
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

East Tennessee State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

East Tennessee State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(4,091)
Women
61.2%(6,463)

Gender Statistics

Men4,091

30% of total enrollment

Women6,463

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Tennessee State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.4%(785)
18-19
32.6%(3,441)
20-21
29.6%(3,124)
22-24
14.6%(1,538)
25+
15.8%(1,666)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
3.6%(104)
22-24
30.9%(904)
25+
65.5%(1,918)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

East Tennessee State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.0%(1,545)
Out-of-State
21.6%(434)
International
1.4%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State1,545

77% of student body

Out-of-State434

22% of student body

International28

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age