Making Your Education Affordable
The college experience you’re looking for, at a price you can afford—that’s East Tennessee State University.
Find the opportunities of a large university with the community feel of a much smaller school. Discover your passions and achieve your greatest potential. ETSU’s low cost means your college degree will launch you forward, not hold you back.
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84% of students receive financial assistance. Last year, ETSU awarded more than $20 million in institutional aid.
U.S. News & World Report places ETSU in the top 10% in the nation when it comes to graduating students with the least amount of debt.
Undergraduate Student Estimated Costs
2026-27 Estimated Tuition, Housing, and Meal Plan Costs*
| Tuition Per Semester | Tuition Per Year | Estimated Annual Housing/Meal Plan | Total Annual Tuition and Housing/Meal Plan | |
| In-State and Border Counties** | $5,734 | $11,468 | $10,500 | $21,968 |
| Out-of-State Local 5 states*** | $6,214 | $12,428 | $10,500 | $22,928 |
| Out-of-State National | $7,909 | $15,818 | $10,500 | $26,318 |
*Based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which
vary based on classes you choose.
**Includes TN and these border counties. NC: Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey • VA: Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington
***Out-of-State Local 5 states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
**Includes TN and these border counties. NC: Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey • VA: Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington
***Out-of-State Local 5 states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Your Cost - Scholarships and State & Federal Aid = Your Out-of-Pocket Expense
Want to know your out-of-pocket expense?
Apply today! You must be admitted to ETSU to receive your official Financial Aid Award Package.
The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details.
