Total Cost $16,878
Total Enrollment 25,188
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

Middle Tennessee State University

http://www.mtsu.edu
1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
(615) 898-2300

Middle Tennessee State University unites the closeness of a small college with the opportunities of a large dynamic public university where students explore their intellectual potential and realize the promise in their futures. Grounding students in the arts and sciences, the University offers an integrated, technological, innovative education that prepares leaders for the economic, political, civic, and social life of the region and beyond. The University is dedicated to promoting openness and educating a diverse student body from across the nation and around the world through comprehensive undergraduate and select masters and doctoral programs. MTSU prepares students to live productively ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Middle Tennessee State University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,556), and 47% receive loans ($6,291 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,754. Off campus it is around $8,186.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Middle Tennessee State University is $8,608 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Middle Tennessee State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,988
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,916
Tuition Graduate in State $5,544
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,372
Living Costs
Middle Tennessee State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,878
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,806
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,310
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,124
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $30,238
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,052
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,431 people applied to Middle Tennessee State University. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (69.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 54.0% accepted (58.0% male and 51.0% female)

Of the 22,299 undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 2,889 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     94.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     27.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1
Admissions Office Phone (615) 898-2111
Admissions Office Email admissions@mtsu
Admissions Office Address 1301 E Main St Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Admissions Website http://www.mtsu.edu
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Middle Tennessee State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Middle Tennessee State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 78
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 31
Animal Sciences, General 30
Plant Sciences, General 17
Biological and biomedical sciences 95 32
Biochemistry 8
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 21
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 87 11
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 770 161
Accounting 138
Accounting and Related Services, Other 40
Business Administration and Management, General 202 121
Business/Managerial Economics 15
Construction Management 34
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 43
Finance, General 115
Management Information Systems, General 55
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 162
Office Management and Supervision 6
Communication, journalism, and related programs 296 18
Mass Communication/Media Studies 296 18
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 7
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 34 6
Computer Science 34 6
Education 99 131 297
Art Teacher Education 15
Business Teacher Education 15 17
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 20
Curriculum and Instruction 47 108
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 46
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 48 98
Foreign Language Teacher Education 6
Health Teacher Education 38
Mathematics Teacher Education 8
Reading Teacher Education 4 8
Special Education and Teaching, General 17 17
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 11
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 4
Engineering technologies/technicians 114 6
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 4
Engineering Technology, General 28
Engineering/Industrial Management 74
Industrial Technology/Technician 8 6
English language and literature/letters 77 7 5
English Language and Literature, General 77 7 5
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 117 3
Apparel and Textiles, General 47
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3
Family Resource Management Studies, General 44
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 26
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 48
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 48
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 184 14
Athletic Training/Trainer 12
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 172 14
History 49 7 1
History, General 49 7 0
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 274 4
General Studies 23 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 251
Mathematics and statistics 23 4
Mathematics, General 23 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2 285
Biological and Physical Sciences 43
Gerontology 2
International/Global Studies 12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 230
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 119 42 11
Health and Physical Education, General 87 36 11
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 32
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 9
Physical sciences 1 57 4 1
Chemistry, General 36 4 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 1 17
Physics, General 4
Psychology 180 40
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 15
Psychology, General 165 40
Public administration and social service professions 50
Social Work 50
Security and protective services 93 3
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 93 3
Social sciences 161 16 6
Anthropology 16
Economics, General 7 12 6
International Relations and Affairs 20
Political Science and Government, General 100
Sociology 18 4
Transportation and materials moving 142 2
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 142
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 2
Visual and performing arts 400 9
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Art/Art Studies, General 46
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 55
Interior Design 24
Music Management and Merchandising 236
Music, General 35 9
 
Middle Tennessee State University Social Media
 
Contact

This contact form will send an email to admissions@mtsu on your behalf


 
Reviews
Be the first to rank this school

Leave a Rating (1 = Terrible | 10 = Fantastic)

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
    • 10

Comments

Be the first to leave a comment on Middle Tennessee State University

Leave a Comment

External Reviews of Middle Tennessee State University

  • Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) Read Reviews »
  • Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) Read Reviews »

Top Rated Professors at Middle Tennessee State University

Read ratings on Ratemyprofessors.com

 
Middle Tennessee State University Q&A from Yahoo! Answers

Also find more questions on Quora »

 
Local Info & Current Events

Click Here for a map view of Middle Tennessee State University & see nearby schools, housing availability, location restaurants, and more...!

Local News

Local newspaper: Daily News Journal.
Read about Middle Tennessee State University events, stories, news, etc.. at their school newspaper, Sidelines.