by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University ran $10,472 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $14,522. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $2,096 in-state and $2,096 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,376 | $12,426 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
| Total | $10,472 | $14,522 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does East Tennessee State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how East Tennessee State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, East Tennessee State University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the East Tennessee State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at East Tennessee State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,486 | $10,788 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,722 | $11,532 |
| One Year Ago | $7,950 | $11,790 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,376 | $12,426 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at ETSU has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 5.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $15,305 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,842. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.47%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $15,171.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,842 | $15,171 |
| In 2 Years | $11,225 | $15,849 |
| In 3 Years | $11,621 | $16,557 |
| In 4 Years | $12,031 | $17,297 |
| In 5 Years | $12,456 | $18,070 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $64,874, compared with about $45,719 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at East Tennessee State University, head to the East Tennessee State University Financial Aid page.
