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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

18,042
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
54%
 
Enrolled male students
46%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
79%
 
Part-time students
21%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
81%
 
Adjuncts
19%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7,536
In-state tuition cost
$29,512
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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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

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latinx: 10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 13%
White, non-Hispanic: 63%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

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
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 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 600
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $7,536
Tuition (out-of-state): $29,512
Fees: $1,970
Room & Board: $12,242

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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