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Overview
Middle Tennessee State University is a 4-year public institution in central Tennessee founded in 1911. MTSU is home to eight colleges granting undergraduate degrees in over 140 academic programs as well as the first Honors College in the state. To provide a break from the rigors of academia, MTSU hosts a three-story student union and rec center featuring an indoor pool and climbing wall. All new students are asked to take the True Blue Pledge at MTSU’s annual Convocation Ceremony, committing to non-violent conflict resolution.
Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$12,464
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1150
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,506 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,042 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $1260 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,421
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,543
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,290
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
79%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4668
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,543
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$37,143,784
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$70,870,710
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,944
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,856
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,804
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
12868
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1573
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
90%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1150
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
20,086
Total Number of Undergrads
17,438
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
100
Faculty Overview
0
100
68%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
62
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
203
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
17%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
24%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Winged Horse
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Conference USA
Total Male Athletes
272
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Middle Tennessee State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,400
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Top 5 Employers
Middle Tennessee State University
Nissan Motor Corporation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
State of Tennessee
HCA Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe college courses that I am currently enrolled in make me try my best and learn all I can in them. The professors try to actually make the classes interesting so students will want to return.
Jessica from Lewisburg, TN
I feel that the General Education Curriculum has much variety of necessary and interesting course material. My professors in the first semester all did a wonderful job of conveying their subject and I really did learn alot about speeches, theatre and psychology - all things I have not experienced before!
Kelsey from Murfreesboro, TN
The professors make an effort to teach you things you don't already know from high school. The classes provide you with outside resources, like websites, where you can pick up more information about a certain field
Akram from Nashville, TN
Most of my professors are extremely knowledgeable in their topics. I think that MTSU has hired many well-educated professors who really know their stuff. I'm learning a lot from all of them, and I think I will continue to do so as I go further in my education.
Emma from Knoxville, TN
I'm just a freshman, but I love all the diverse classes offered.
Shannon from Murfreesboro, TN
A large but not too large of a community. Plenty of opportunity to find or expand on the things you love. Skilled professors that really know and enjoy their field of knowledge.
Alessandria from Murfreesboro, TN
Although there are a few bad professors, the professors I have had so far are wonderful. Many of them take the time to explain the details of the topic as well as be willing to take time to meet with you. Having that kind of experience, I learn so much. Just be sure to read and study.
Rachel from Murfreesboro, TN
I'm in the music program and all the teachers are wonderful here! They are really encouraging and want you to enjoy learning. I'm also in the Honors college and all of my general education courses that I have been taking have been honors. The classes are a lot smaller from what I've heard about Honors vs. non-Honors classes. My professors in the Honors College have all been very caring about their students so far, and they all have had PhD (so they know what they are talking about).
Megan from Manchester, TN
Some of the course are esay but others challenge you. For me the course that gives you a hard time is the course you will come out knowing more about once you graduate.
Ashley from Memphis, TN
I feel like I am learning a lot, in a party environment, coming from a big city, Murfreesboro keeps you grounded on the foundation of working hard.
Jordan from Murfreesboro, TN
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