East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. It was historically part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee under the Tennessee Board of Regents, but since 2016, the university has been transitioning to governance by its own board of trustees. As of 2026, it is the fourth-largest university in the state and has off-campus centers in nearby Kingsport, Elizabethton, Chattanooga, and Sevierville.
In-state cost$10,472
Out-of-state$14,522
International$27,042
Acceptance rate86%
Avg. SAT1,144
Enrollment10,004
Fields of study
Visual & Performing ArtsBiology & BiomedicalBusinessCommunications & MediaComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth & NursingHumanities & LanguagesLaw & Criminal JusticePsychologySciences (Physics, Chem, Math)Social SciencesSports Science & Kinesiology
Athletic programs
Track & Field · MenNCAA D1
Track & Field · WomenNCAA D1
Baseball · MenNCAA D1
Volleyball · WomenNCAA D1
Softball · WomenNCAA D1
Football · MenNCAA D1
Soccer · MenNCAA D1
Soccer · WomenNCAA D1
Basketball · MenNCAA D1
Basketball · WomenNCAA D1
Coaches
Aaron O'Callaghan
Head Coach
Stefanie Shelton
Head Coach
Ricky Rojas
Director of Tennis
Allen Vital
Head Coach
Jay Yelton
Head Coach
George Watts
Director of Track & Field/Cross Country
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