Updated October 28, 2026
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine acceptance rate
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine reports that 4,009 people applied to East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine for its 2025 entering class and 169 were offered a seat, so 4.2% of applicants received an offer. Not everyone offered a seat enrolls, so the share who enrolled is lower.
- Offers per applicant
- 4.2%
- offers per applicant, 2025 entering class
- Applicants
- 4,009
- 2025 entering class
- Acceptance offers
- 169
- 2025 entering class
- MCAT
- Not found on the school's site
- GPA
- Not found on the school's site
- Interview format
- Two one-on-one semi-structured interviews
Applicants and acceptance offers: ETSU's entering class statistics (acceptance offers divided by applicants, 2025 entering class). Interview format: ETSU Quillen: Application information.
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How the ETSU rate is worked out
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine publishes its own admissions numbers on its entering class statistics. For its 2025 entering class, it reports 4,009 applicants and 169 acceptance offers. 169 divided by 4,009 is 4.2% offers per applicant. Source
This counts offers, not students who enrolled. Some admitted applicants choose another school, so the share who enrolled is lower. Schools without their own counts use AAMC data on enrollment, so compare offer rates with offer rates.
In-state and out-of-state applicants
15.5% of applications to ETSU came from Tennessee residents, and 82.1% of the students who enrolled were Tennessee residents. That is about 64 of roughly 621 in-state applicants (10.3%) and 14 of roughly 3,388 out-of-state applicants (0.4%).
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026 (fall 2025 entry). Counts are approximate: they come from A-1's in-state percentages, which are rounded to one decimal.
ETSU MCAT and GPA
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine does not list a median or average MCAT or GPA for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find. We do not estimate these.
What ETSU says about its program
- For the 2026 entering class, Quillen received 2,929 applications and offered 143 acceptances as of April 27, 2026. Source
- Quillen gives admission preference to those who permanently reside in Tennessee. Source
- Quillen's stated mission is to train physicians for care in Appalachia, across the country, and around the world. Source
ETSU interview format
Two one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Mode: Virtual. Structure: 2 interviews with Admissions Committee members.
- Casper (tests after December 3, 2026 not accepted)
- Virtual information session the afternoon before
Sources: ETSU Quillen: Application information, AAMC MSAR 2027 interview report. Checked 2026-10-16.
Full ETSU interview guide with practice questionsQuestions people ask
What is the ETSU medical school acceptance rate?
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine reports 4,009 applicants and 169 acceptance offers for its 2025 entering class. That is 4.2% offers per applicant. Not everyone offered a seat enrolls, so the share who enrolled is lower.
What MCAT score do you need for ETSU?
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine does not list a median or average MCAT for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find.
What GPA do you need for ETSU?
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine does not list a median or average GPA for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find.
What is the ETSU interview format?
Two one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Mode: Virtual. Our ETSU interview guide covers the format and practice questions.
Does ETSU favor in-state applicants?
About 15.5% of applications came from Tennessee residents, and 82.1% of the students who enrolled were Tennessee residents (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026). That works out to roughly 10.3% of in-state applicants enrolling, against 0.4% of out-of-state applicants.
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Confetto is not affiliated with the AAMC or East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine. Applicant and acceptance offers counts, MCAT, GPA and other school figures are from ETSU's own website, checked 2026-10-28. In-state and out-of-state shares are from Table A-1: U.S. MD-Granting Medical School Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, Academic Year 2025-2026, © Association of American Medical Colleges, used with attribution.