Our goal is simple, they say: To identify some of the colleges and universities that we feel stand out within each region.
ETSU is one of those unique universities. “They” are the Princeton Review, a New York City-based publishing company that provides books on test preparation, college and grad school admissions, careers and studying.
In their new 2007 edition, America’s Best Value Colleges, ETSU was named as one of 150 schools worth the money.
ETSU was described as, “One of the best overall bargains-based on cost and financial aid-among the most academically outstanding colleges in the nation.”
They also named ETSU as one of the Best Southeastern Colleges, out of the 140 colleges listed.
The Princeton Review chose the schools that appear in their listings based on institutional data and student opinion surveys collected from colleges and universities across the country from the fall of 2004 to the summer of 2005.
According to the web site, the average GPA of ETSU students is 3.25. The average SAT score is 1016, and the average ACT score is 22. ETSU’s student/faculty ratio is 17:1. Most popular majors at ETSU include criminal justice, law enforcement administration, and multi/interdisciplinary studies.
“I am delighted that East Tennessee State University has received a number of designations by The Princeton Review, including our recognition just last week as one of the nation’s best value undergraduate institutions,” said ETSU President Paul Stanton. “Quality matters to us at ETSU as we fulfill a commitment to develop the talents and skills of our students who have chosen this campus community for a number of reasons. Acknowledgment as a “Best Value College” is a reflection of our focus on academics, teaching and learning, strong work and service in the area of financial aid, and the provision of an environment that is conducive to an excellent higher education experience.”
Michael Pitts, director of admissions said, “We are very pleased to be included in these publications recognizing the university’s commitment to quality and value. It is especially gratifying to know that our selection was based largely on information provided by our currently enrolled students.”
Quotes from students on the web site say, [ETSU Students have a] strong sense of pride (even without a football team) and are very accepting of sexual orientation, cultures and ethic background.”
Another student added, “In a typical day, you will see students dressed in patchwork pants and dreadlocks, to suits and ties, to overalls and flannel shirts. All age groups are represented here.”
For more information on ETSU and other universities visit www.princetonreview.com.

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