East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Founded in 1978, East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is a Public school located in Johnson City, TN.
The following statements briefly introduce East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 510 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 3.86 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is $49,844 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 1.95% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 325 medical school students have enrolled to East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is $38,900 for Tennessee residents and $49,844 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 0.08% compared to the previous year rate (2026). East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine's tuition is 23.41% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.3% lower than average tuition of Tennessee medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at East Tennessee State University is $10,216 for Tennessee residents and $13,726 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $11,366 for Tennessee residents and $26,486 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $26,989 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,084.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $38,900 | $49,844 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Tennessee Public Medical School Average | $41,117 | $56,819 |
| Living Costs | $26,989 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,084 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,783 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $10,216 | $13,726 |
| Graduate Program | $11,366 | $26,486 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 510. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.86 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine | 510 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 511 |
| GPA - East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine | 3.86 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 3.78 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 1.95% where 4,009 applicants have applied to and 78 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at ETSU College of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 4,009 | 621 (15.5%) |
3,388 (84.5%) |
1,712 (42.7%) |
2,289 (57.1%) |
| Enrolled | 78 | 64 (82.1%) |
14 (17.9%) |
34 (43.6%) |
43 (55.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.95% | 10.33% | 0.41% | 1.99% | 1.88% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 2.58% | 8.44% | 1.13% | 2.99% | 2.28% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 78 first-time students have enrolled in East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.By residency, 82.1% of new students is Tennessee residents and 17.9% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 55.1% of enrolled students is women and 43.6% is men students.
A total of 325 students have enrolled to East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine. By gender, there are 158 male and 166 female students at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 325 |
| Men Students | 158 |
| Women Students | 166 |
| First-time Students | 78 |