Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Murfreesboro, TN. It enrolls about 20,183 students and admits roughly 68% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN 37132 |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Enrollment | 20,183 |
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
| Applicants / admitted | 14,763 / 10,039 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,506 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $29,042 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 54% |
| Transfer-out rate | 16% |
| Full-time retention rate | 78% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,700 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 510–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–26 |
| Website | www.mtsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6158982300 |
Admissions
About 14,763 students applied and 10,039 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,126 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,506 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $29,042. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,700 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,371 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,462 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,840 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,052 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,620 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,976 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 54% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Middle Tennessee State University is in Murfreesboro, TN, Rutherford County. Its coordinates are 35.8480, -86.3606.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
About 68% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,763 applicants.
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,506 for in-state students and $29,042 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Middle Tennessee State University?
About 20,183 students are enrolled.