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At ETSU, you're part of an amazing family—not just while you're in college—but for life.
Why ETSU?
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A Dream Location
Nestled in the mountains, Johnson City is the ultimate college destination. Small-town charm meets big-city amenities--with adventure at every turn!
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Nationally Ranked Programs
Hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities will challenge you to achieve more than you ever imagined.
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Undeniably Affordable
The college experience you're looking for, at a price you can afford--that's the ETSU Advantage.
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Find your Place
Whatever your interests, there's a place to plug in here. You'll love being a Buccaneer!
14,000+
Over 14,000 students from 50 states and 70+ countries
170+
170 academic programs across 7 undergraduate colleges
18:1
Student : faculty ratio
250+
Student organizations to help you find your place and your people
18
Division I athletic teams competing and winning in the Southern Conference
Top 5% in the world: Our Business and Accounting programs are among the top 5% worldwide.
Highly Ranked Programs: We have the #5 clinical psychology doctoral program and #4 online Child Psychology program in the nation.
Excellence in Health Sciences: ETSU offers 5 health science colleges and exceptional inter-professional training.