ETSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,438

Cost of attendance at East Tennessee State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,740

Cost of attendance at East Tennessee State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at East Tennessee State University was $14,482. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at ETSU

ETSU net price calculator

$14,482

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of ETSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,482	$821 (6%)	$10,458	$12,211	$15,151	$18,368	$18,859
2021	$13,661	$1,035 (7%)	$9,483	$10,965	$15,113	$17,636	$17,852
2020	$14,696	$3,634 (33%)	$10,632	$12,703	$16,359	$18,692	$18,859
2019	$11,062	$2,864 (21%)	$8,031	$9,803	$14,458	$16,287	$15,661
2018	$13,926	$989 (7%)	$11,103	$12,787	$16,286	$18,757	$18,291
2017	$14,915	$269 (2%)	$12,640	$13,504	$17,745	$19,346	$19,643
2016	$14,646	$62	$12,516	$14,608	$17,219	$18,916	$18,661
2015	$14,708	$528 (3%)	$12,495	$13,523	$17,359	$18,634	$18,687
2014	$15,236	--	$12,766	$13,824	$17,336	$18,301	$22,485

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of East Tennessee State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,704	$3,407 (13%)	$9,438	$17,916	$1,350
2021	$25,297	$1,135 (5%)	$9,259	$14,688	$1,350
2020	$24,162	$806 (3%)	$9,259	$13,627	$1,276
2019	$24,968	$3,662 (17%)	$8,935	$14,757	$1,276
2018	$21,306	$1,777 (8%)	$8,679	$11,537	$1,090
2017	$23,083	$612 (3%)	$8,341	$13,652	$1,090
2016	$23,695	$227	$8,153	$14,452	$1,090
2015	$23,468	$139	$7,986	$14,392	$1,090
2014	$23,607	$1,694 (7%)	$7,249	$15,268	$1,090
2013	$25,301	--	$6,715	$17,496	$1,090

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at ETSU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,582 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at ETSU is $1,065 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: ETSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,350.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, ETSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,520

If living off-campus, with family: $5,520

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,170
How much is ETSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: ETSU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

East Tennessee State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$307	$488
For out-of-state students	$434	$1,329

Housing and Meal

**ETSU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at East Tennessee State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,582	99	2,833
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,938	0	2,900
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,242	0	2,900
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,472	0	3,015
2018	$3,350	$4,602	N/A	0	3,015
2017	$3,350	$4,602	N/A	19	3,023
2016	$3,350	$4,602	N/A	19	3,018

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by East Tennessee State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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