Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Middle Tennessee State's acceptance rate is 72.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.05%. 5,498 men and 7,370 women applied to Middle Tennessee State and 3,974 men and 5,361 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,334 men and 1,471 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Middle Tennessee State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,868 | 5,498 | 7,370 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 9,335 | 3,974 | 5,361 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,805 | 1,334 | 1,471 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.54% | 72.28% | 72.74% | - | - |
| Yield | 30.05% | 33.57% | 27.44% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 216 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,524 students (90%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Middle Tennessee State.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 570 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Middle Tennessee State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Middle Tennessee State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1020 | 1120 | 1230 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,805 first-year students enrolled in Middle Tennessee State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.54% and part-time students is 1.46%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.56% and women students is 52.44%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Middle Tennessee State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,805 | 1,334 | 1,471 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,764 | 1,311 | 1,453 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 41 | 23 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and SAT / ACT to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Middle Tennessee State. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Middle Tennessee State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Middle Tennessee State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Middle Tennessee State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | www.mtsu.edu/admissn/ |
| Online Application | www.mtsu.edu/applynow/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |