Paying for East Tennessee State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,706 2.84%	$13,034 2.31%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,784 0.45%	$25,904 0.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of East Tennessee State University (ETSU) are $9,706 for Tennessee residents and $13,034 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,272. It could cover 55.79% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,984 for Tennessee residents and $24,312 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

ETSU's 4-year tuition is $39,954 for Tennessee residents and $24,821 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $121,288 for Tennessee residents and $106,154 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Tennessee State University is $9,706 for Tennessee residents and $13,034 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.84% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.31% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ETSU is $9,982 for Tennessee residents and $13,335 for out-of-state students, a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ETSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,438	$12,740	$15,973
2023-2024	$9,706	$13,034	$17,200
Change % 2023-2024	2.84%	2.31%	7.68%
2024-2025	$9,982	$13,335	$18,521

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,784 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,904. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ETSU is $10,832 for Tennessee residents and $25,952 for out-of-state students , a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

East Tennessee State University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $38,754 for in-state and $49,698 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine page.

ETSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,736	$25,856	$15,973
2023-2024	$10,784	$25,904	$17,200
Change % 2023-2024	0.45%	0.19%	7.68%
2024-2025	$10,832	$25,952	$18,521

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ETSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $316 for Tennessee residents and $444 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $488 for Tennessee residents and $1,329 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$307	$434
	2023-2024	$316	$444
	2024-2025	$325	$454
Graduate	2022-2023	$488	$1,329
	2023-2024	$488	$1,329
	2024-2025	$488	$1,329

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,200 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.68% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.48% compared to the previous year.

The ETSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,256 for state residents and $31,584 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,274 for state residents and $34,602 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ETSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,706
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$13,034
Room & Board	$10,270	$11,938
Personal Expenses	$6,930	$8,280
Books & Supplies	$1,350
COA (In-State)	$28,256	$31,274
COA (Out-of-State)	$31,584	$34,602

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

ETSU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ETSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ETSU is $39,954 for Tennessee residents and $24,821 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at East Tennessee State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

ETSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,818	$9,931	$10,045	$10,161	$39,954
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$9,441	$6,838	$4,953	$3,588	$24,821
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,931	$10,045	$10,161	$10,278	$40,414
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$6,838	$4,953	$3,588	$2,599	$17,979
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,045	$10,161	$10,278	$10,396	$40,880
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$4,953	$3,588	$2,599	$1,882	$13,023
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,161	$10,278	$10,396	$10,516	$41,350
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$3,588	$2,599	$1,882	$1,364	$9,433
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,278	$10,396	$10,516	$10,637	$41,827
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$2,599	$1,882	$1,364	$988	$6,832

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $121,288 for Tennessee residents and $106,154 for out-of-state students.

ETSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,053	$29,879	$30,735	$31,621	$121,288
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,677	$26,787	$25,643	$25,048	$106,154
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,879	$30,735	$31,621	$32,540	$124,774
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,787	$25,643	$25,048	$24,861	$102,339
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,735	$31,621	$32,540	$33,491	$128,387
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,643	$25,048	$24,861	$24,978	$100,529
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,621	$32,540	$33,491	$34,478	$132,130
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,048	$24,861	$24,978	$25,325	$100,212
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,540	$33,491	$34,478	$35,500	$136,009
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,861	$24,978	$25,325	$25,851	$101,014

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $92,200 for Tennessee residents and $77,066 for out-of-state students.

ETSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,781	$22,607	$23,463	$24,349	$92,200
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,405	$19,515	$18,371	$17,776	$77,066
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,607	$23,463	$24,349	$25,268	$95,686
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,515	$18,371	$17,776	$17,589	$73,251
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,463	$24,349	$25,268	$26,219	$99,299
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,371	$17,776	$17,589	$17,706	$71,441
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,349	$25,268	$26,219	$27,206	$103,042
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,776	$17,589	$17,706	$18,053	$71,124
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,268	$26,219	$27,206	$28,228	$106,921
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,589	$17,706	$18,053	$18,579	$71,926

	In-State	Out-of-State
East Tennessee State University	$9,706	$13,034
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	$10,144	$18,208
Wofford College	$54,100
Citadel Military College of South Carolina	$12,570	$37,370
Mercer University	$33,380
Samford University	$38,144