Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Tennessee State University is $9,950 for Tennessee residents and $13,790 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.42% for Tennessee residents and increased by 8.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for ETSU is $10,490 for Tennessee residents and $14,927 for out-of-state students which is a 8.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.42% for Tennessee residents and increased by 8.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Tennessee schools with tuition changes from last year at Tennessee colleges tuition change page.
ETSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,438 $12,740$15,973
2023-2024$9,950$13,790$17,200
Change % 2023-20245.42%8.24%7.68%
2024-2025$10,490$14,927$18,521
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
East Tennessee State University - COA
East Tennessee State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
East Tennessee State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,784 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $25,904 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,736 $25,856$15,973
2023-2024$10,784$25,904$17,200
Change % 2023-20240.45%0.19%7.68%
2024-2025$10,832$25,952$18,521
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
East Tennessee State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $324 for Tennessee residents and $470 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $490 for Tennessee residents and $1,331 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$307$434
2023-2024$324$470
2024-2025$342$509
Graduate2022-2023$488$1,329
2023-2024$490$1,331
2024-2025$492$1,333
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
East Tennessee State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
East Tennessee State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between East Tennessee State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between East Tennessee State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
East Tennessee State University$9,950$13,790
Virginia Military Institute$20,484$51,186
Western Carolina University$4,532$8,532
Furman University$58,312
Citadel Military College of South Carolina$12,570$37,370
Samford University$38,144

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ETSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ETSU is $41,558 for Tennessee residents and $28,537 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$10,123$10,298$10,477$10,659$41,558
Out-of-State$10,386$7,822$5,891$4,437$28,537
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,298$10,477$10,659$10,844$42,279
Out-of-State$7,822$5,891$4,437$3,342$21,493
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,477$10,659$10,844$11,033$43,013
Out-of-State$5,891$4,437$3,342$2,517$16,187
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,659$10,844$11,033$11,224$43,760
Out-of-State$4,437$3,342$2,517$1,896$12,191
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,844$11,033$11,224$11,419$44,520
Out-of-State$3,342$2,517$1,896$1,428$9,182

Total College Costs Including 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 $122,891 for Tennessee residents and $109,870 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at East Tennessee State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,358$30,247$31,167$32,120$122,891
Out-of-State$29,622$27,771$26,581$25,897$109,870
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,247$31,167$32,120$33,106$126,639
Out-of-State$27,771$26,581$25,897$25,604$105,853
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,167$32,120$33,106$34,128$130,520
Out-of-State$26,581$25,897$25,604$25,612$103,694
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,120$33,106$34,128$35,186$134,539
Out-of-State$25,897$25,604$25,612$25,858$102,971
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,106$34,128$35,186$36,282$138,702
Out-of-State$25,604$25,612$25,858$26,291$103,364

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 $93,803 for Tennessee residents and $80,782 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at East Tennessee State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,086$22,975$23,895$24,848$93,803
Out-of-State$22,350$20,499$19,309$18,625$80,782
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,975$23,895$24,848$25,834$97,551
Out-of-State$20,499$19,309$18,625$18,332$76,765
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,895$24,848$25,834$26,856$101,432
Out-of-State$19,309$18,625$18,332$18,340$74,606
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,848$25,834$26,856$27,914$105,451
Out-of-State$18,625$18,332$18,340$18,586$73,883
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,834$26,856$27,914$29,010$109,614
Out-of-State$18,332$18,340$18,586$19,019$74,276

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at East Tennessee State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
East Tennessee State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,950$1,350$17,200$13,790$1,350 $17,200
Graduate$10,784 $1,350$17,200$25,904 $1,350$17,200
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