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Middle Tennessee State University

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Location: Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132

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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

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68%Acceptance

1119SAT Avg

16,115Students

17:1Student:Faculty

54%Grad Rate

$48,541Earnings 10yr

$12,599Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Middle Tennessee State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 565

510630

MathMid: 545

490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,599

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,093

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

121

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (132)

Student Life

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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

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Raiders

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1909, the Tennessee General Assembly moved to establish three teacher-training institutions, one in each of the grand divisions of the state.
•Middle Tennessee State Normal School (MTSNS or MTNS) opened on September 11, 1911, with a two-year program for training teachers.
•" In 1943, the General Assembly designated the institution a state college, changing its name for the second time to Middle Tennessee State College.
•This new status marked a sharp departure from the founding purpose and opened the way for expanding curricular offerings and programs.
•In 1965, the institution was advanced to university status, changing its name to Middle Tennessee State University.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from TN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

32 mi(55 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

183 mi(317 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

271 mi(470 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville26 mi

BHM Birmingham159 mi

ATL Atlanta188 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

New York, NY749 mi · ~21h 38m drive

Hartford, CT841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Providence, RI903 mi · ~26h 5m drive

Albany, NY821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Syracuse, NY737 mi · ~21h 17m drive

Rochester, NY687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Buffalo, NY629 mi · ~18h 10m drive

Philadelphia, PA672 mi · ~19h 25m drive

Pittsburgh, PA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Harrisburg, PA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Newark, NJ741 mi · ~21h 24m drive

Washington, DC553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Baltimore, MD584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

Atlanta, GA183 mi · ~5h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC313 mi · ~9h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC433 mi · ~12h 31m drive

Miami, FL787 mi · ~22h 44m drive

Orlando, FL583 mi · ~16h 51m drive

Tampa, FL592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

Nashville, TN32 mi · ~55 min drive

New Orleans, LA461 mi · ~13h 19m drive

Richmond, VA508 mi · ~14h 41m drive

Chicago, IL422 mi · ~12h 11m drive

Detroit, MI482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN727 mi · ~21h drive

St. Louis, MO285 mi · ~8h 14m drive

Kansas City, MO503 mi · ~14h 32m drive

Indianapolis, IN271 mi · ~7h 50m drive

Columbus, OH338 mi · ~9h 46m drive

Cleveland, OH464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Milwaukee, WI504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Dallas, TX632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

Houston, TX671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

Austin, TX763 mi · ~22h 3m drive

San Antonio, TX833 mi · ~24h 4m drive

Los Angeles, CA1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive

San Francisco, CA1987 mi · ~57h 24m drive

San Diego, CA1764 mi · ~50h 58m drive

Seattle, WA2002 mi · ~57h 50m drive

Portland, OR1997 mi · ~57h 41m drive

Denver, CO1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

Phoenix, AZ1467 mi · ~42h 23m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive

Honolulu, HI4360 mi · ~125h 57m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Nashville (BNA)26 miles

Rental car

39 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

52 min$31-52

Birmingham (BHM)159 miles

Rental car

239 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

318 min$191-318

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award