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Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · City · 16,301 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro is a dynamic public institution renowned for its nationally top-ranked College of Media and Entertainment, particularly its legendary recording industry program, as well as its highly respected Department of Aerospace. The campus culture is vibrant and inclusive, offering students a lively Division I athletic scene, over 300 student organizations, and a close-knit community located just 30 miles from the music and business hub of Nashville. What truly sets MTSU apart are its distinctive, hands-on learning resources, which include a premier fleet of university-owned training aircraft at the Murfreesboro Airport and world-class, industry-standard recording studios that provide students with immediate, real-world experience.


Wikipedia:Middle Tennessee State University is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1911 as a normal school, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments. It is classified among "R2: Universities".

Location
Murfreesboro, TN, 37132 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
26 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,289
Out-of-state COA
$45,597
Avg net price
$13,359
Room & board
$12,242
In-state tuition
$10,266
Out-of-state tuition
$31,574
Books & supplies
$1,260/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,289
$30–48k
$10,273
$48–75k
$13,007
$75–110k
$16,935
$110k+
$19,046
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1121
Reading 520630
Math 490600
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2026
English 1926
Math 1725
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,941
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,541
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$26,532
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$35,325
Independent students
23%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
11%
Black
14%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,941
10 years after entry
$48,541
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other293
Business Administration, Management and Operations271
Psychology, General242
Air Transportation212
Music155
Criminal Justice and Corrections126
Biology, General125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness118
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management112
Film/Video and Photographic Arts105
Marketing100
Communication and Media Studies93
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods88
Fine and Studio Arts87
Journalism86
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities86
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Institutional
Endowment
$154M
Classification
R2: High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
81%
Avg faculty salary
$9,739/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,353
Federal loan rate
28%

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