East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University is a public institution that was founded in 1911. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,553 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 366 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. East Tennessee State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #320. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,674; out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,484.

Located in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University attracts many local commuters. In fact, the university reports that the majority of its students live off campus. For students who do wish to live on campus, the university offers undergraduate, graduate and family housing options. The ETSU Buccaneers play in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference, and East Tennessee State traditionally fields competitive basketball teams.

In addition to its undergraduate major options, East Tennessee State University has a variety of graduate degree programs, too, including those through the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, which is particularly well regarded for primary care; the College of Business and Technology; and the Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education. Notable alumni of East Tennessee State University include country music star Kenny Chesney and Michelle Livengood, former senior vice president of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.