Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Middle Tennessee State University reported a 68.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Middle Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Murfreesboro, TN, with an SAT reference of 1130 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $13,359 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

68.0%

14,763 applicants

SAT reference

1130

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,359

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Middle Tennessee State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)100011301230
ACT (composite, 1–36)192226

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

16,301

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Middle Tennessee State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,289
$30,001 – $48,000$10,273
$48,001 – $75,000$13,007
$75,001 – $110,000$16,935
$110,000+$19,046

Top Majors at Middle Tennessee State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing888
Visual & Performing Arts588
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies493
Transportation & Materials Moving388
Psychology307
Biological & Biomedical Sciences253
Parks, Recreation & Fitness217
Communication & Journalism210
Health Professions170
Social Sciences166

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About Middle Tennessee State University

Official website: https://www.mtsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.mtsu.edu/admissn/

Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Tennessee State University

What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University reported a 68% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 14,763. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University?

The historical 68% acceptance rate suggests Middle Tennessee State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?

The imported historical records for Middle Tennessee State University include an SAT reference value of 1130 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University?

The stored historical average net price at Middle Tennessee State University is $13,359 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,942 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Middle Tennessee State University is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Middle Tennessee State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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