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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132

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Known for business — excellent value

Middle Tennessee State University is a public urban institution in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1119.

A large campus of 16.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,541 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,599.

Established
1911
Motto
Agriculture and Commerce
Mascot
Lightning
Type
Public research university
Conference
Conference USA of the NCAA's Division I
Division
Division I
68%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
16,115Students
17:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$48,541Earnings 10yr
$12,599Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 565
510630
MathMid: 545
490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,506
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,042
Room & Board$11,704
Books & Supplies$1,260
Total Cost of Attendance$22,754
Average Net Price$12,599
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,371
$30–48K$9,462
$48–75K$12,840
$75–110K$17,052
$110K+$17,620

Programs (132)

Student Body

Undergrads
16,115
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 14%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.0%
Freshman Retention77.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,941
8 Years$44,447
10 Years$48,541

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$50,200

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Raiders

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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