Founded in 1978, East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine, also known as James H. Quillen College of Medicine or ETSU College of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Last year, 78 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 322.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to ETSU College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 93.6% of last year's enrolled students were Tennessee residents. State-funded medical schools, like ETSU College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Tennessee state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The 2025 tuition & fees at ETSU College of Medicine is $49,786. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $78,655 for prospective students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 511 and the average GPA is 3.78 at ETSU College of Medicine. Of the total 3,017 applicants, 78 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 2.59% at ETSU College of Medicine.
James H. Quillen College of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1978 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2027-28.
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