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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN • public • I | C-USA | FBS
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Acceptance
68.0%
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Grad Rate
54%
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Cost
$21,706 / $43,014

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 20,377 • Total: 23,561
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN
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Website
www.mtsu.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 9,638 (47.3%) • Female: 10,739 (52.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 925 4.5%
Black/African American 2,724 13.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1,879 9.2%
White 12,952 63.6%
Two or More Races 830 4.1%
International 637 3.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
68.0%
10,039 admitted from 14,763 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 510-630
Math: 490-600
Total: 1000-1230
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-26
Application Types Offered
—
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
54.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
37.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,706
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$43,014
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,204
Out-of-state: $29,512
Room & Board
$12,242
Books & Supplies
$1,260
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $9,289
$30,001-48,000 $10,273
$48,001-75,000 $13,007
$75,001-110,000 $16,935
$110,001+ $19,046
Students Receiving Pell Grants
77%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
C-USA
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT
In-State Awards
$1,500-$7,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$14,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000 total
8 automatic scholarships (16 total)
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Common questions about Middle Tennessee State University

What is Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Middle Tennessee State University accepts 68% of applicants, from 14,763 applications.
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,204 in-state and $29,512 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,289 on average after aid.
What ACT score do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Middle Tennessee State University's graduation rate?
54% of students graduate within six years.