Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
4-year Public university
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Overview

Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution established in 1911 with city setting located at Murfreesboro. It is ranked 304 in National Universities in 2024 edition. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,592; out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,584. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,438. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#304 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1911
Selectivity Very Low
Size Large
17,438 Undergraduates
Website http://www.mtsu.edu

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$45,890
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$11,916
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,592
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,584
Room and Board Fees $10,358
$36,077 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$11,312 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$6,472 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $45,890
58% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Buchanan Fellowship
Total Worth Full tuition waiver, priority registration, a book allowance, priority consideration for study abroad
Eligibility All entering freshmen entering the Honors College
Minimum Criteria High school GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 and a composite ACT greater than or equal to 29 (SAT greater than or equal to 1350)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Centennial Scholarships
Total Worth $8,000/year
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.5, ACT-34-36
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarships
Total Worth $5,000/year
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.5, ACT-30-33
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth $4,500/year
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA- 3.5, ACT-25-29
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
True Blue Scholarships
Total Worth $3,500
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA- 3.5, ACT-22-24
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Students must demonstrate musicianship and technique appropriate for study at a major university school of music. The audition date must be arranged when submitting the online application.
MTSU DREAM Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Details To freshmen who will contribute to the creation and education of a diverse student body. A Tennessee resident graduated from Tennessee high school or Tennessee homeschool with Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of 12,000 or less on FAFSA is eligible.
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Students

17,438 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
77% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
35% Students graduate within 6 years