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Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University is a large, public institution located in Murfreesboro, tn. Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University offers undergraduate degrees in 132 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 16,239 undergraduates
cost $9,232 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Middle Tennessee State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 72.5%
SAT score average 1120
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Middle Tennessee State University is known for one of its top majors: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Air Transportation
Music

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,232
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,576
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $4,486
Cost of attendance* $24,554
Average financial aid package $11,503
Estimated cost $13,051 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,264
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,576
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $4,486
Cost of attendance* $43,586
Average financial aid package $11,503
Estimated cost $32,083 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Middle Tennessee State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,239, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

20,183

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Middle Tennessee State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
phone 615-898-2300
address www.mtsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

The point college ministry

Black student union

Alpha kappa psi business fraternity

National society of collegiate scholars

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Middle Tennessee State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University? 

The acceptance rate for Middle Tennessee State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Middle Tennessee State University?

The average high school GPA for Middle Tennessee State University students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Middle Tennessee State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Middle Tennessee State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $98,216.

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