MTSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,232

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Middle Tennessee State University was $12,617. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MTSU

MTSU net price calculator

$12,617

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MTSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,617	$352 (3%)	$8,817	$10,499	$13,990	$16,479	$17,144
2021	$12,265	$301 (3%)	$8,763	$10,661	$14,498	$16,941	$17,222
2020	$11,964	$330 (3%)	$8,919	$10,637	$14,822	$17,177	$17,446
2019	$12,294	$378 (3%)	$9,136	$10,869	$15,382	$16,927	$17,208
2018	$11,916	$172 (1%)	$8,863	$10,751	$15,084	$16,779	$16,932
2017	$11,744	$744 (7%)	$9,065	$10,779	$14,607	$16,284	$16,749
2016	$11,000	$90	$7,917	$10,092	$13,656	$15,501	$15,883
2015	$10,910	$1,595 (17%)	$7,904	$9,721	$13,743	$15,410	$15,665
2014	$9,315	--	$6,594	$8,721	$12,663	$13,901	$14,011

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Middle Tennessee State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,554	$540 (2%)	$9,232	$14,062	$1,260
2021	$24,014	$496 (2%)	$9,070	$13,684	$1,260
2020	$23,518	$554 (2%)	$9,070	$13,188	$1,260
2019	$22,964	$242 (1%)	$8,858	$12,846	$1,260
2018	$22,722	$494 (2%)	$8,612	$12,570	$1,540
2017	$22,228	$446 (2%)	$8,280	$12,408	$1,540
2016	$21,782	$326 (2%)	$8,080	$12,162	$1,540
2015	$21,456	$638 (3%)	$7,876	$12,040	$1,540
2014	$20,818	$1,694 (9%)	$7,546	$11,948	$1,324
2013	$19,124	--	$7,210	$10,589	$1,325

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at MTSU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,576 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at MTSU is $1,064 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MTSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,260.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MTSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,486

If living off-campus, with family: $4,486

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,486
How much is MTSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MTSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Middle Tennessee State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$306	$522
For out-of-state students	$1,099	$1,445

Housing and Meal

**MTSU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Middle Tennessee State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,576	2,518
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,286	2,872
2020	$4,200	$5,572	N/A	2,872
2019	$4,000	$5,436	N/A	2,872
2018	$3,850	$5,304	N/A	2,872
2017	$3,700	$5,150	N/A	2,872
2016	$3,550	$5,000	N/A	2,748

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Middle Tennessee State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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