Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1911Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or MT) 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". Prior to 2017, MTSU was governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. In 2017, governance was transferred to an institutional board of trustees. MTSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$33,428
- Estimated total for international students
- US$47,073
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,932
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,577
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 16,301
- Graduate students
- 2,446
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 520–630 · Maths 490–600
- ACT
- 20–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$52,702
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (135)
Bachelor's degrees74 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApparel and TextilesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees36 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAir TransportationAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMathematicsMusicPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees9 subjects
Applied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistorySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Undergraduate certificates4 subjects
Area StudiesConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianMarketingMusic
Graduate certificates12 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMuseology/Museum StudiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSociologyStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.