East Tennessee State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at East Tennessee State University?

ETSU's published charges differ by residency, and tuition is only part of an academic-year budget. In the 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $10,216 for Tennessee residents and $13,726 for nonresidents.

For the same reported period, a typical room-and-board charge was $11,560 and books and supplies were estimated at $1,350. Adding those figures gives a partial annual estimate of about $23,126 for a resident living with the stated room-and-board arrangement, or $26,636 for a nonresident. Those are not complete cost-of-attendance totals: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges may add to the budget. Commuters and students with different housing or meal choices will have different costs.

Published charges also differ from net price, which reflects grant and scholarship aid for the students included in that measure. ETSU's reported average net price was about $14,289 for students from families with incomes up to $48,000 and $20,588 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 band. Those averages are not individualized aid quotes. In the 2024-25 aid figures, 94% of students received some form of financial aid, while 34% received student loans; loans must generally be repaid and should not be treated as a discount.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal aid, Tennessee programs such as the HOPE Scholarship, and ETSU scholarships. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is central to determining eligibility for many need-based options. Applicants should compare their current-year ETSU aid offer and full cost-of-attendance budget rather than use these earlier figures as a current bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at East Tennessee State University?

ETSU students can seek part-time campus employment, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study through their financial aid award. Work-Study is a need-based employment program, not a grant paid automatically: students must obtain an eligible job and are paid for hours worked, subject to their award and employer arrangements.

Students who do not receive Work-Study may still be able to apply for other campus jobs. Availability, schedules, and qualifications vary, so an aid award or interest in working does not guarantee a position. Career-related employment and internships are distinct from Work-Study; an internship may have separate academic-credit or compensation rules.

ETSU's career services include individual career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can support a job search, but they should not be read as verified job-placement outcomes. Students seeking employment should compare the university's current student-job postings with the work hours they can realistically manage alongside classes.