Making Your Education Affordable
The college experience you’re looking for, at a price you can afford—that’s the ETSU Advantage. At East Tennessee State University, you’ll find the opportunities of a large university with the community feel of a much smaller school. Guided by caring faculty and staff, you’ll discover your passions and achieve your greatest potential. ETSU’s low cost means your college degree will launch you forward, not hold you back with debt.
84%
84% of students receive financial assistance.
$20.4M
ETSU awarded $20.4 million in institutional aid for 2021-22.
Nearly Half
Nearly half of students graduate without student debt.
Undergraduate Student Estimated Costs
Select Your Place of Residence from the Tabs Below
In-state & bordering counties*
2022-23 Estimated In-state & Border Counties Cost**
Tuition for One Semester
$4,837
Housing & Meal Plan for One Semester
$4,807
Semester Total
$9,644
Annual Total
$19,288
*Includes TN and these border counties. NC: Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey • VA: Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington
**Based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose.
**Based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose.
Scholarships & Aid
FRESHMAN IN-STATE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Automatic consideration for guaranteed academic performance scholarships up to $5,000 based on GPA and ACT/SAT score. For residents of TN and approved border counties.
SCHOLARSHIP
ACT/SAT
GPA
AWARD per year
PRESIDENTIAL
30/1360
3.9
$5,000
PROVOST
27/1260
3.5
$4,000
DEANS
26/1230
3.5
$3,000
FACULTY
25/1200
3.5
$2,000
FACULTY
22-24/1100-1160
4.0
$2,000
Transfer Academic Performance Scholarship
For in-state and border county residents who transfer with 24 transferable hours and a 3.5+ GPA. The award is $3,000 per year. Apply by May 15.
ETSU Promise Plus
For qualifying first-time freshmen who are residents of Tennessee and who qualify for the HOPE Lottery Scholarship and the full Pell Grant. ETSU Promise Plus maximizes the reach of student aid to fully cover tuition and provide a $1,500 housing scholarship, plus more benefits.
Pell Grant
Students with qualifying need could be eligible for the Pell Grant. The maximum Pell Grant for 2022-23 applicants is $6,895.
Out-of-State: KY, VA, NC, SC, GA**
2022-23 Estimated out-of-state (KY, VA, NC, SC, GA) Cost**
Tuition for One Semester
$5,242
Housing & Meal Plan for One Semester
$4,807
Semester Total
$10,049
Annual Total
$20,098
**Based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which
vary based on classes you choose..
International Student Tuition
Scholarships & Aid
Out-of-State Scholarships
Out-of-state students receiving the following awards or participating in the following programs attend ETSU at the in-state tuition rate:
- Public Service Corps
- Creative Arts
- Academic Common Market
- Honors-in-Discipline
- Fine & Performing Arts
- STEM Community Outreach
Pell Grant
Students with qualifying need could be eligible for the Pell Grant. The maximum Pell Grant for 2022-23 applicants is $6,895.
Out-of-State: all other states
2022-23 Estimated out-of-state (all other states) Cost**
Tuition for One Semester
$6,742
Housing & Meal Plan for One Semester
$4,807
Semester Total
$11,549
Annual Total
$23,098
**Based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which
vary based on classes you choose.
International Student Tuition
Scholarships & Aid
Out-of-State Scholarships
Out-of-state students receiving the following awards or participating in the following programs attend ETSU at the in-state tuition rate:
- Public Service Corps
- Creative Arts
- Academic Common Market
- Honors-in-Discipline
- Fine & Performing Arts
- STEM Community Outreach
Pell Grant
Students with qualifying need could be eligible for the Pell Grant. The maximum Pell Grant for 2022-23 applicants is $6,895.
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.
