East Tennessee State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
38
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
74.7%(8,760)
Hispanic
3.9%(459)
African American
6.7%(782)
Asian
2.2%(258)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(372)
Unknown
9.2%(1,083)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment15,271
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
38.5%(4,593)
Women
61.5%(7,324)

Gender Statistics

Men4,593

30% of total enrollment

Women7,324

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Tennessee State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.7%(814)
18-19
34.6%(3,676)
20-21
30.0%(3,186)
22-24
13.9%(1,483)
25+
13.9%(1,473)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(4)
20-21
3.0%(88)
22-24
30.9%(912)
25+
66.0%(1,949)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

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 80% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.1%(1,679)
Out-of-State
18.7%(392)
International
1.2%(25)

Regional Representation

In-State1,679

80% of student body

Out-of-State392

19% of student body

International25

1% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age