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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Middle Tennessee State University is consistently evolving its programs to ensure that students keep up with the fast-paced evolution of the global market. No matter their interest, MTSU students graduate with the tools they need to succeed.

Get to know Middle Tennessee State University

16,239
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
53%
 
Enrolled male students
47%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
85%
 
Part-time students
15%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
80%
 
Adjuncts
20%
 
Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student/teacher ratio
$9,754
In-state tuition cost
$29,946
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Aug. 15
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 285 | 10-19: 824 | 20-29: 575
30-39: 208 | 40-49: 62 | 50-99: 97 | 100+: 23

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 2%
Hispanic/Latinx: 9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 15%
White, non-Hispanic: 65%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 28%
Undergraduates: 24%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for married students
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Special housing for international students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Cooperative housing
Theme housing
Wellness housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1020 | 75th Percentile: 1220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 600
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Science
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Reading
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 29

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,754
Tuition (out-of-state): $29,946
Room & Board: $10,360

Contact Middle Tennessee State University

Contact Admissions

www.mtsu.edu/applynow
(615) 898-2233
admissions@mtsu.edu

 

Campus Location

1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

(615) 898-2300

Visit Middle Tennessee State University Online

www.mtsu.edu

 

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