Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,518
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, MTSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

MTSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,232

Cost of attendance at Middle Tennessee State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,264

Cost of attendance at Middle Tennessee State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Middle Tennessee State University received on average $8,747 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,747

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,199	40%	$4,884	$5,856,074
Other Federal Grant	2,775	92%	$2,859	$7,934,038
State Grant/Scholarships	2,381	79%	$4,594	$10,937,964
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,512	50%	$4,487	$6,783,622
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,933	97%	$8,747	$25,655,624

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Middle Tennessee State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Middle Tennessee State University students is 53.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

53.7%

asian 67.1% 55 students
African American 44.1% 339 students
white 57.8% 912 students
unknown 71.4% 5 students
hispanic 54.7% 82 students
International Students 62.9% 66 students
Mixed Race 37.8% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Middle Tennessee State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Middle Tennessee State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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