Murfreesboro, TN

Middle Tennessee State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Middle Tennessee State University is a four-year, public school located in Murfreesboro, TN.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

69% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 14,989 applied, 10,356 accepted, and 3,149 enrolled in Middle Tennessee State.
1,533 men and 1,616 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,130 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,130 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1130 is average, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total101011301230
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580630
Math490550600
ACT Score
Composite202226
Math172125
English192226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,266 for Tennessee residents and $31,574 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,718 for Tennessee residents and $29,700 for others.
Tuition has increased by 8.72% compared to last year at Middle Tennessee State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

13,486 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,093.
For freshmen, 2,639 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,942.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 20,488 students enrolled Middle Tennessee State in 2025.
By gender, 9,412 men and 11,076 women students are enrolled.
There are 18,042 undergraduate and 2,446 graduate students.
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144 Major Programs

  • 20 programs through online
  • 48 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Middle Tennessee State is 54% and the transfer-out rate is 23%.
The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
54%
Transfer-out Rate
23%
Retention Rate
80%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,200 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Middle Tennessee State and the average faculty salary is $87,588. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 2,497 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $67,449.
Number of Faculties
1,200
Average Faculty Salary
$87,588
Number of Staffs
2,497
Average Staff Salary
$67,449

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Middle Tennessee State University is a member of Conference USA (C-USA).
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