East Tennessee State University Enrolls 14,388 in Fall 2025; First-Time Freshmen Reach a Record 2,284 and Graduation Rate Hits a Record 55%
East Tennessee State University President Brian Noland reported Fall 2025 enrollment to the university's Board of Trustees on November 14, with 14,388 students enrolled, including 2,284 first-time freshmen, an all-time high for the institution, according to the approved meeting minutes.
The minutes state that retention stands at 76 percent, against a goal of 85 percent, and the graduation rate is 55 percent, against a goal of 60 percent and the highest in ETSU history. The Quillen College of Medicine's first-year enrollment will grow to 100 students in 2026, and pharmacy enrollment continues to increase, which the university attributed to tuition reductions made possible by Tennessee General Assembly support. Noland also reported that applications, acceptances, and transfers for Fall 2026 are trending upward.
The university's operating budget exceeds $400 million, and it has invested more than $25 million in salary enhancements since 2022. Strategic priorities for 2025-26 listed in the minutes include adult degree completion, student success, academic expansion, rural education, and outdoor programs.
Source: East Tennessee State University
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