EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Experience
THE DIFFERENCE
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ou are a difference-maker. Already, you’re learning to solve problems and find new ways to improve the lives of others. Now is the time to take the next step forward--define your future and build a better world. At East Tennessee State University, you’ll find the resources of a large university with the community feel of a much smaller school. You’ll find a place that cares about you, helps you discover your passion, and equips you for success. Today’s ETSU students will be the difference of the future.
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The possibilities are limitless here if you are willing to put yourself out there. CALEB ATKINS // SENIOR / ECONOMICS PREVIEW & ORIENTATION LEADER EXPEDITION LEADER
BE TH
DIF
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FFERENCE The Difference
LOCATION MAKES
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ife in Johnson City is the ultimate college town experience. The mountains call you to outdoor adventure—unlimited hiking and rafting, anyone? And down-home city life offers shopping, eating, and entertainment just minutes away.
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THE
ETSU LIFE Get Ready for the
EXPERIENCE of a LIFETIME
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ou know college is about much more than the classroom and studying. Get involved on campus, get connected in this new community, and experience the time of your life. Whether joining a student organization, participating in campus recreation or Esports, or just unplugging with friends—there are opportunities every day to make these four amazing years.
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Living on Campus Take your college experience to the max by living on campus. It’s convenient and affordable, and you’ll bond with new friends to live the college life together. Housing assignments are on a firstcome, first-served basis.
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BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY AT ETSU HAS TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT EXPANDING MY COMFORT ZONES AND REACHING FOR GOALS THAT WILL TRULY ALLOW ME TO GROW AS A STUDENT AND AS A LEADER.
KEIANDRA HARPER // JUNIOR PSYCHOLOGY/ ROAN SCHOLAR
Student
ORGANIZATIONS W
hatever your interests, there’s a place to plug in here. Choose from hundreds of student organizations to discover and grow your passions— Hobbies. Professional and academic pursuits. Faith. Community service. Social life. Wherever you land, you’ll break out of your comfort zone, find your inner leader, and make lasting friendships.
Collegiate ESPORTS
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lay the most popular games in the industry and train and compete in a state-of-the-art arena. You’ll work with a nationally recognized coaching staff and explore career fields like social media marketing and video editing. You’ll get Bucs team gear, and there are even scholarship opportunities.
Campus
RECREATION
When ETSU’s Video Game Clubs and Buctainment hosted the first ever Buccaneer Brawl, it ended up being the largest Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament the state of Tennessee had ever seen. And this is just one of hundreds of student-led events!
Greek life is one place to find friendship, service, and leadership development. Brotherhood or sisterhood gives you a support system for your growth as a student and as a person.
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ave fun, get active, and make connections through Campus Recreation! Find inclusive and diverse programs and resources in the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). Explore Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Adventure.
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YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A BUCCANEER W
e want to get your college experience started off right. The Office of New Student & Family Programs welcomes freshmen and their families and helps you transition to the ETSU community. Our programs connect you to resources, promote academic success, and introduce you to campus life. You’ll quickly find you’re part of the Buccaneer family!
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One thing that really stands out is how close everyone is here, and how easy it is to get to know not only other students, but faculty.… Everybody’s so approachable and it’s super easy to make a connection. SAMUEL WISECARVER // 2021 GRADUATE CHEMISTRY/HONORS-IN-DISCIPLINE/SGA
Preview
& ORIENTATION N
ew Student Orientation is your one-ofa-kind opportunity to kick off your four years as a Buc. POLO (Preview & Orientation Leadership Organization) leaders will guide the way and give you the inside scoop on student life at ETSU. Meet with an academic advisor to register for classes and begin planning your educational path. Attend Preview to move into your residence hall early, make new friends, and get a sneak peek at all the ways to get involved on campus.
MORE THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY DO IN FOUR YEARS. The fun starts on move-in day and keeps going non-stop—Preview, Bucky’s Back to School Bash, and Homecoming, then Pridewalk and Unityfest. And to top it off—first-class entertainment acts like Scotty McCreery, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and the X-Ambassadors.
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LET’S GO On game day at ETSU, blue and gold spirit ignites the campus. And with this many winning teams, it’s sports season all year long.
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My ETSU experience has brought me a home away from home. Being here at ETSU is like having a big family and coming here is one of the best decisions I ever made. DONOVAN MANUEL / JUNIOR / FINANCE ETSU FOOTBALL
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Women’s Cross Country runner Lindsey Stallworth won the SoCon championship and earned AllAmerican honors at the NCAA Championship.
19 Teams NCAA Division I Southern Conference
Women
Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Triathlon Volleyball
Men
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field
UCS!
The Bucs placed 249 student athletes on the 2020-21 Southern Conference Honor Roll.
Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, and Men’s Tennis all captured SoCon Championships for the 20-21 season. Men’s Golf won the NCAA Regional and advanced to the NCAA Championship.
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YOUR
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nearly 14,000 students from 47 countries and 47 states
160+ academic
16:1 student-
250+ student
A Best Southeastern College, Princeton Review
programs
organizations
faculty ratio
300+ cost-effective pathways to study abroad in more than 50 countries
CAREER PATH
STARTS HERE A
t ETSU, our community of scholars includes students with all kinds of professional interests. Whether you know the major you want to pursue or plan to begin college as an exploratory student, the quality and variety of academic programs available at ETSU ensure you’ll find your passion here. Whatever your life goals, there’s a path here that takes you there.
COLLEGE OF
Arts AND Sciences | PAGE 12 COLLEGE OF
Business AND Technology PAGE 13
ETSU Health | PAGE 14 COLLEGE OF
Public Health | PAGE 15 QUILLEN COLLEGE OF
Medicine | PAGE 16
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO EXPLORE ALL THE POSSIBILITIES.
BILL GATTON COLLEGE OF
Pharmacy | PAGE 17 COLLEGE OF
Clinical AND Rehabilitative Health Sciences | PAGE 18 Clemmer COLLEGE | PAGE 19
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College of
ARTS & SCIENCES
Think. Act.
Get ready for TOMORROW’S JOBS.
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osting the majority of general education courses at ETSU, the College of Arts and Sciences touches the life of every undergraduate student. Leadership development and teamwork are central to learning that emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Arts & Sciences majors range from anthropology to math to theatre—and everything in between. Whether you’re preparing for the workplace or graduate school, you’ll be equipped to think and to achieve for culture-shaping impact.
With the recent opening of the new Martin Center for the Arts, ETSU is showcasing the talents of our incredible student and faculty artists.
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College of
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Internships and Employment These are just a few of the places you’ll find our students and alumni:
Disney Google Denso Eastman Chemical Ballad Health Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northwestern Mutual DHL Supply Chain Enterprise Ernst & Young PricewaterhouseCoopers
Collaborate. Innovate.
Envision yourself on the LEADING EDGE.
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xperiential learning is foundational for all programs in the College of Business and Technology. You’ll master academic fundamentals while applying that knowledge in a rapidly-changing business and technology marketplace. The College’s dedicated Career Services Office equips you with resources, coaching, and connections for success, and the results speak for themselves.
How’d they do that? ETSU graduates from the Digital Media program have been part of high profile projects like Thor: Ragnarok, The Last Jedi, World of Warcraft, and Halo.
On-the-job training. Student interns work at various sites with DHL Supply Chain and then travel to the Columbus, Ohio, headquarters to present for the CEO and other leaders. DHL, like many other companies, often transitions ETSU interns to full-time employees.
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ETSU HEALTH Educating the Healthcare Workforce of the FUTURE
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TSU Health, the university’s academic health
sciences center, offers a robust combination of academic programs and patient-care facilities that elevate interprofessional experience in healthcare education. As a student, you’ll grow as a critical thinker and problem-solver as you develop diagnostic and treatment skills and practice essential collaboration for comprehensive care. The graduate-level colleges include Quillen College of Medicine and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, along with undergraduate programs in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health.
4,000+
ETSU Health students
40+ health
sciences programs One of only 130 academic health sciences centers in the country
215k+ Patient visits per year
Preparing for Grad School?
The Medical Professions Advisement (MPA) program is designed for driven students who want to distinguish themselves as graduate school candidates in health professions. This service is available to all students and offered through the College of Arts & Sciences, which houses undergraduate majors such as biology and chemistry.
College of
PUBLIC HEALTH
Programs in the College of Public Health are:
Student-Centered A high level of student-faculty interaction allows for personal attention and enhances hands-on involvement.
Community-Focused Through a wide range of active programs, we have a long history of keeping the public in public health.
Real-World Tested We’re in ongoing communication with alumni, field preceptors, employers, and public health leaders to be sure students are prepared for the job market of today and the future.
Advancing
the COMMON GOOD
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hile many of our undergraduates pursue graduate degrees in the medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and speechlanguage pathology fields, there are also countless aspects of being healthy that don’t take place in a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. If you pursue a career in public health, you’ll be prepared to tackle some of the world’s biggest healthcare challenges that affect society at large. Imagine yourself working in outbreak investigations, disaster response, environmental protection, global health, behavioral change programs, clinical trials, or healthcare administration—and imagine the difference you can make.
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Quillen College of
MEDICINE
Serving Students and residents at Quillen College of Medicine share a passion for service.
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any of our students pursue primary care specialties in local or rural communities, while others venture into areas around the world with confidence that they are prepared to provide quality care to any population. While attending Quillen, students and residents become a part of a family that will last a lifetime, supporting and challenging one another to embrace a future in medicine that holds endless possibilities. Quillen’s students thrive thanks to a nearly 1:1 student to faculty ratio, meaning undivided attention as they explore more than 40 specialties and subspecialties within our clinical practice. Students enjoy robust clinical experiences beginning in the first two years of medical school.
the UNDERSERVED
Bill Gatton College of
PHARMACY
Impact. Community.
Improving patient’s LIVES
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s a pharmacist, you can make an impact on the frontlines of health care through a wide variety of fields, consulting with patients and working on teams with other health care professionals to help people get the best results from their medications. At Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, you can start your pharmacy career as early as high school with our Early Admission Pathway, saving time and money by earning a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 6 years. In addition to Pre-Pharmacy offerings at ETSU, we offer 3+1 degree tracks in biology, chemistry, and health sciences.
Tailor Your Training Choose between our numerous academic tracks and over 30 career option experiences. The college has earned numerous national awards and accolades for service, scholastic achievement, and clinical training. In 2021 our APhA-ASP Generation Rx committee earned its fourth national win for educating the community about prescription drug misuse.
We Care About You With new programs centered on student wellbeing and success, we pride ourselves on a tight-knit, caring culture that looks out for your best interest while providing opportunities for community service.
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College of
NURSING
Leading the WAY A
s the largest nursing program in Tennessee, we promote compassionate, evidence-based care to positively impact lives across our region. The ETSU College of Nursing applies innovation in the classroom and integrates technology for high-touch learning experiences. As a community of scholars, we collaborate through research, interprofessional learning, and community service. In the ETSU College of Nursing, excellence is a way of life.
THE COLLEGE OF NURSING’S STATE-OF-THEART SIMULATION/SKILLS LAB provides lifelike practice to complement clinical experiences. ETSU manages seven clinics that serve residents of the Northeast Tennessee region and offer hands-on experience for nursing students.
College of
Moving
CLINICAL & REHABILITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES PEOPLE FORWARD
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TSU’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is trusted across our region, state, and nation for providing top allied health professionals in some of the fastest-growing and highest demand health-related programs. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring real-life experiences and collaborative interprofessional training into the classroom and clinical setting to enhance your learning outcomes. You’ll be ready for a career in allied health or rehabilitation or prepared for graduate-level education.
PILOT ‘CODE BLUE’ SIMULATION. Students and faculty from several ETSU Health programs conduct a code blue simulation in a state-of-the-art skills simulation lab, located in ETSU’s Interprofessional Education and Research Center. This kind of lifelike scenario is essential hands-on training for our future physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
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CLEMMER College
Shaping the
Next GENERATION
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or careers in teaching, exercise science, sports, counseling, human services, and leadership, Clemmer prepares you as a culture-shaper for the future. Perhaps you’re pursuing established roles in education, human services, or sports. Or maybe you have dreams for innovating systems, advocating for at-risk populations, leading in cutting-edge arenas such as Esports, or expanding education and human potential in out-of-the-box ways. Through comprehensive academic study paired with field placements, internships, and firsthand guidance from our community partners, you’ll be ready to chart your own path.
ETSU was founded in 1911 as a teachers’ college, and our institution has more than a century of experience in preparing educators for the classroom.
Discover opportunities for research and professional development in our K-12 laboratory school and Centers of Excellence in Community College Leadership, Early Childhood Learning & Development, Mathematics & Science Education, and Sport Science & Coach Education.
Ready to Choose
your FIELD OF STUDY?
Majors
If not, that’s okay, too. As you start exploring all the possibilities, you’re sure to discover your passion here.
Concentrations are listed in parentheses ( ). Program offerings may change. Find the latest information at catalog.etsu.edu.
Accountancy, B.B.A. Allied Health, B.S. (Allied Health Leadership) Anthropology, B.A. Applied Science, B.A.S. (Culinary Leadership, Industrial Leadership, Professional Development)
Foreign Languages, B.A. (German, Japanese, Spanish) Geosciences, B.S. (Geography, Geology and Environment, Geospatial Science, Paleontology) Graphic Design, B.F.A. Health Sciences, B.S.
Art, B.F.A. (Studio Art)
History, B.A., B.S.
Biology, B.S. (Biochemistry, Biology Track, Interdisciplinary Biology Track, Secondary Education)
Human Services, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S. (ACS Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemistry) Communication Studies, B.A., B.S. Computing, B.S. (Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Modern Networks, Information Systems, Information Technology) Criminal Justice and Criminology, B.A., B.S. Dental Hygiene, B.S.D.H. (Traditional and Online) Digital Media, B.S. (Digital Animation, Digital Game Design, Digital Visual Effects, Digital Visualization) Early Childhood Development, B.S. (Early Care & Education, Pre-K) Economics, B.A. (No Concentration, International Commerce) Economics, B.B.A. (Business Economics, Financial Economics, General Business, International Commerce) Elementary Education, B.S.E.D. Engineering Technology, B.S. (Biomedical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Product Development) Engineering, TTU-ETSU Bachelor of Science in Engineering English, B.A. (Nonteaching, Teaching) Environmental Health, B.S. (Environmental Health Practices) Finance, B.B.A. (Banking, Corporate Finance & Investments, Real Estate)
Sociology, B.A., B.S. Special Education, B.S. Sport and Leisure Management, B.S. (Park & Recreation Management,
Sport Management) Surveying and Mapping Science, B.S. Theatre, B.A. (Acting, Design/ Production, General Theatre, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre)
Health Administration, B.S.
Art, B.A. (Art History, Studio Art)
Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, B.A. (Audio Production for Musicians, Bluegrass Music Profession, Old-Time Music, Scottish and Irish Traditional Music)
Social Work, B.S.W.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. (Liberal Studies, Professional Studies) Interior Architecture, B.S. International Affairs, B.A. Kinesiology, B.S. (Exercise Science, Physical Education K-12) Management, B.B.A. (General Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Legal Studies, Logistics/Supply Chain Management) Marketing, B.B.A. (Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management) Mathematics, B.S. (Computational Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics) Media & Communication, B.A., B.S. Microbiology, B.S. Music, B.A. (See catalog for 6 concentrations) Music, B.M. (See catalog for 6 concentrations) Nursing, B.S.N. Nutrition, B.S. Pharmacy Studies, B.S. Philosophy, B.A., B.S. (Justice, Ethics & Law, Philosophy, Philosophy & Religious Studies) Physics, B.S. Political Science, B.A., B.S. Psychology, B.A., B.S. (Child Psychology, Clinical Psychological Sciences, General Psychology, Health Professions) Public Health, B.S. (Community Health) Radiologic Science, B.S. Rehabilitative Health Sciences, B.S. Respiratory Therapy, B.S.
Minors Accountancy Advertising Allied Health American Sign Language Anthropology Appalachian Studies Archaeology Art History Art Astronomy Biology Black American Studies Bluegrass, Old-time, and Country Music Studies Brewing & Distillation Studies Changemaking Chemistry China Studies Classical Studies Clinical Exercise Science Coaching Communication Studies Communicative Disorders Computing Creative Writing Criminal Justice and Criminology Culture and Health Dance Digital Marketing Digital Media Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Emergent Inquiry Economics Educational Foundations Emergency/Disaster Response Management English English as a Second Language PreK-12 (Add-on) Entrepreneurship Environmental Health Environmental Studies Epidemiology Family Studies Film and Media Studies Finance French General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology German Global Citizen Scholars
Global Health and Development Health Administration Health Sciences Heritage Interpretation and Museum Studies History Human Development and Learning Humanities International Affairs Japanese Journalism Leadership Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematics Merchandising Microbiology Military Science Program Music Nutrition Old-Time Music Paleontology Park and Recreation Management Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Public Health Radio-TV-Film Religious Studies Safety Scottish and Irish Traditional Music Secondary Education: Non-Licensure Secondary Education: Teacher Preparation Social Work Sociology Spanish for the Professions Spanish Special Education Special Education Interventionist/ Comprehensive Sport Management Statistics Storytelling Technical & Professional Writing Technology Theatre Trauma and Resilience Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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STILL DECIDING
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ou’ll be in good company! There’s plenty of time to choose your field of study, and your freshman year is a great time to explore your options. Our staff and faculty are here to support you on your journey from undecided major to the career track that’s right for you. THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER (UAC) provides academic and career counseling as well as personal support for students who are undecided about their major/career path and are exploring options. You will regularly meet with your advisor for an interactive process of working together toward your career and academic goals.
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As faculty, we are passionate about student success at ETSU. It’s our dream to help students gain their passion for growing within their chosen disciplines. It’s a joy for us to walk alongside our students to share with them our interests and help them fall in love with their chosen academic areas. PROFESSOR STEPHEN HENDRIX // COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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The Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA) offers free individual tutoring in writing, math, science, many general education core courses, and select upperlevel courses.
your EDUCATION AT ETSU
ETSU’s Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies offers degree options for both traditional and non-traditional students. Through on-ground, off-campus, and online courses, students have optimal flexibility and receive personalized support for completing their degrees.
WHATEVER YOU STUDY,
EXPAND YOUR
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS HERE.
Go Global S
tudy Abroad is open to all ETSU students and offers you 300+ cost-effective programs in more than 50 countries. These life-changing experiences foster international perspective within our ever-globalizing world.
Honors College I
n this community of scholars, students engage in a dynamic curriculum, undergraduate research, and a variety of transformative academic programs. You’ll connect to other high-achieving peers and have the option to be part of the Honors Living and Learning Community. Scholarships are awarded competitively.
Is Grad School in your FUTURE?
ETSU’s Graduate School gives you the option to seamlessly continue your education through over 150 graduate and professional degree options. Our accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program sets you on the fast-track to your master’s degree.
The Roan Scholars Leadership Program challenges and inspires students through out-of-theclassroom experiences.
38+ Accelerated bachelor’sto-master’s options
70 100% online graduate program options 23
Your Path to ETSU
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our education is an investment in yourself, and your four-year degree is more affordable than you might think. Let your designated financial aid counselor guide you in making sure you access all the financial assistance available to you.
Cost
Tuition for full year
Housing and meals for full year
Total for full year
$9,674
$9,582
$19,256
Out-of-state (KY, VA, NC, SC, GA)
$10,484
$9,582
$20,066
Out-of-state
$13,484
$9,582
$23,066
In-state
* Estimated tuition based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose.
Guaranteed In-State Scholarships
When you apply for admission to ETSU by March 1, you are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. If you meet the GPA and ACT/SAT score, we will notify you of your award.
In-State Academic Performance Scholarships Scholarship Type
ACT/SAT
GPA
Award
Presidential
30/1360
3.9
$5,000
Provost
27/1260
3.5
$4,000
Dean’s
26/1230
3.5
$3,000
Faculty
25/1200
3.5
$2,000
Faculty
22/1100
4.0
$2,000
LEARN MORE AT etsu.edu/cost
ETSU Promise Plus
ETSU Promise Plus is a scholarship for first-time, full-time freshmen eligible for the Tennessee Education Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship and the maximum Pell Grant. Unlike any other promise scholarships available to Tennessee residents, ETSU Promise Plus provides last-dollar tuition assistance, program services fees, and more.
In-State Tuition for Border Counties Residents of the following border counties are eligible for the in-state tuition rate and may be considered for ETSU’s in-state scholarships. Learn more at etsu.edu/border. North Carolina: Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey Virginia: Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington
Scholarships are available which offer the in-state tuition rate to out-of-state students. Creative Arts Scholarship, STEM Scholarships, Fine & Performing Arts, Honors-in-Discipline, Midway Honors Scholars, and more!
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Even More Scholarship Opportunities
All students are encouraged to complete the general University Scholarship application. Based on your area of study, college and departmental scholarships may be available. Visit etsu.edu/scholarships to explore the possibilities.
84% of students receive financial assistance
Nearly half of
students graduate without student debt ETSU awarded $24 million in institutional aid for 2020-21.
Let’s Get Started APPLYING TO ETSU IS QUICK AND EASY. Complete the online application. Submit your official high school transcript. An ACT or SAT score is not required for admission, but you should submit one if you want to be considered for scholarships or certain academic programs. The average enrolling student has a 3.6 GPA and a 23 ACT. First-year applicants must have a minimum 2.3 GPA or a 19 ACT/990 SAT.
Be a Buccaneer! Visit etsu.edu/beabuc
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