East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public research university located in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA, established in 1911. It is recognized as one of the leading regional universities in the southeastern United States and is classified as an “R2: Doctoral University – High Research Activity” institution.

The university enrolls over 13,000 students and offers 140+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs across colleges such as Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Business, and Arts & Sciences.

A standout feature of ETSU is its James H. Quillen College of Medicine, which is widely known for excellence in rural medicine and primary care education in the U.S.

📊 Rankings of ETSU (2025–2026)

🌍 Global & National Rankings

• #952 in the World
• #254 in the United States
• #5 in Tennessee

🇺🇸 Niche Rankings (2026)

• #437 – Best Colleges in America
• #14 – Best Colleges in Tennessee
• #6 – Top Public Universities in Tennessee

📈 Other Recognitions

• Ranked among Top 50% universities worldwide across 100+ research subjects
• Featured in Forbes lists such as:
  • America’s Best Midsize Employers (2026)
  • Best Employers for Women (2025)

🧪 Subject-Specific Rankings

• Medicine (USA): #193
• Biology (USA): #230
• Psychology (USA): #228
• Strong performance in fields like:
  • Public Health
  • Nursing
  • Early Childhood Education (Top ~200 globally)