East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a midsized, public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. Nursing is the most popular major, by far.

Affordability: ETSU has a relatively low total sticker price for out-of-state students ($29,912). Average net price is $14,482 (NCES).

Rankings: 

• #317 national universities, U.S. News

• #95 best colleges for public health, Niche

Popular Majors (NCES):

• Nursing 

• Psychology 

• Business 

• Computer Science 

• Biology 

• Liberal Arts 

• Criminal Justice 

• Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education 

• Mass Communication/Media Studies 

• Marketing 

Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):

• 10,316 undergraduates; 2,987 graduate students

• 87% acceptance rate

• 25% enrolled

• 51% graduation rate