East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is the perfect place to pursue your academic and career goals!  Here you will find the wide-ranging opportunities of a major university combined with small class sizes and the personal attention you deserve. Choose from 150+ undergraduate majors and 50+ graduate programs organized across 10 colleges and schools, and benefit from a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. Our friendly campus community is made up of nearly 15,000 students from 46 states and 71 countries.

ETSU’s beautiful 350-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully renovated student center, brand new performing arts center, a 120,000 square foot student fitness and recreation center, and unique amenities such as an observatory and a planetarium. 

Welcome Home

We can’t wait to welcome you to your new hometown of Johnson City, Tennessee. Our community is a safe and welcoming small city of more than 70,000 people. Enjoy vibrant culture including music, theatre, local restaurants and coffee shops, and shopping. Downtown is just a short, pleasant walk from campus that passes through a park and a farmer’s market pavilion. You’ll find food trucks, live music, yoga, and a variety of festivals throughout the year.

Find Adventure Here

ETSU is located in one of the most scenic areas of the United States! Our campus is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains in the northeast corner of Tennessee, near the state lines of Virginia and North Carolina.

We enjoy four distinct seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. In warm weather, you can cool down by kayaking or paddleboarding on nearby lakes and rivers, and in the winter go skiing in the mountains. Hiking, camping, and mountain biking can be enjoyed all year long. You can rent outdoor equipment from the ETSU Center for Physical Activity and go on guided adventure trips with other Buccaneers!

ETSU has 30 acres of forest with five miles of hiking and mountain biking trails right on campus! Plus, there are 5 state parks within an hour of ETSU.

Academic Excellence

• #1 Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
• ETSU Business programs hold the AASCB accreditation, placing them in the top 5% worldwide.
• ETSU has become the first university in the U.S. to earn accreditation from the Digital Marketing Institute, the largest accrediting digital marketing organization in the world.
• The Master’s in Accountancy (MAcc) program has a 100% job placement rate.
• Animation Review ranked ETSU’s Digital Media program #1 in Tennessee for animation and game design.
• ETSU Computing graduates are employed at Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Eastman Chemical, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Affordability and Scholarships

A top-quality education at a tuition you can afford: that’s the ETSU Advantage. ETSU’s tuition is nationally competitive. The International Merit Scholarships, worth up to $9,000 annually, is automatically awarded to students who have a 3.0 or higher GPA and meet eligibility requirements. Scholarships are also available for participation in the Arts, STEM fields, and Honors programs. Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships are available for graduate students.

Committed to Your Success

We support international students with special resources just for you:

• International Buccaneer Buddies (IBB) – This program pairs international students with a current ETSU student to help the transition process. Trips and activities provide additional opportunities to be involved on campus!
• International Friendship Program (IFP) – Inbound international students are paired with a host family in the community. Students make quick connections who can help them adjust to life in the U.S.
• International Student Coordinator – ETSU has a full-time staff whose sole responsibility is helping international students be successful on campus!
• Multicultural Center (MCC) – The MCC seeks to promote the University’s commitment to diversity, and to broadening multicultural awareness and sensitivity, and encourages cross-cultural collaborative relationships through recruitment, retention, engagement, and success.

The Complete University Experience

ETSU has NCAA Division I Athletics. We compete in the Southern Conference and offer 17 sports teams.

Develop leadership skills, find new hobbies, and make new friends through ETSU Student Activities and Organizations. Get involved in your choice of 250+ student organizations, including:

• sorority and fraternity life
• leadership and community service organizations
• intramurals and club sports
• student interest groups focused on culture, diversity, the arts, hobbies and games, religious expression, political engagement, and more

We’re sure you’ll find opportunities to express yourself and grow into who you want to be as a Buccaneer at ETSU. Go Bucs!