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East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. The university boasts nationally ranked programs in health sciences, the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. The university boasts nationally ranked programs in health sciences, the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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East Tennessee State University is deeply connected to the communities we serve, rooted in service, guided by shared values, and committed to improving the quality of life for the people of this region and beyond.
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