East Tennessee State University is a public institution that was started in 1911. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 11,151, its environment is city, and the campus size is 366 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its in-state tuition/fees are $9,259; out-of-state tuition/fees are $27,406
situated in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University attracts many local commuters. In fact, the university reports that the majority of its learners live off campus. For learners 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.