Tuition & net price

How much does East Tennessee State University cost?

Published tuition is $10,472 in-state and $14,522 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $27,042 a year. After aid, families pay between $12,433 and $21,193 depending on income.

In-state tuition$10,472before aid
Out-of-state$14,522before aid
Lowest net price$12,433families under $30k
Highest net price$21,193families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $12,433 46%
$30,001–$48,000 $14,289 53%
$48,001–$75,000 $16,400 61%
$75,001–$110,000 $20,588 76%
Over $110,000 $21,193 78%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
35%
Take federal loans
34%
Typical repayment
$206/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Tennessee.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Austin Peay State University $9,006 $14,766 $22,233 $7,588
University of Memphis $10,728 $15,384 $25,169 $10,607
Tennessee Technological University $11,376 $15,576 $25,663 $9,815
University of Tennessee, Martin $10,560 $16,600 $23,079 $7,151
Nashville State Community College $4,730 $17,714 $14,385 $6,326
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga $10,448 $18,512 $25,489 $9,876

East Tennessee State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at East Tennessee State University?
Published tuition is $10,472 for in-state students and $14,522 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does East Tennessee State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $12,433 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $21,193.
What is the total cost of attendance at East Tennessee State University?
$27,042 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is East Tennessee State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $44,859 ten years after starting, against $19,442 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.