Middle Tennessee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1127 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #326 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #294 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #286 of 1,028 | For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology |
| Top50% | For 84 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 18,603
- Graduates
- 2,965
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- mtsu.edu
Middle Tennessee State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Middle Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69% | 68% |
| Applicants | 11,244 | 4,912 | 6,332 |
| Admissions | 7,691 | 3,374 | 4,317 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,707 | 1,278 | 1,429 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 45 | 19 | 26 |
7,472 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,489 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
194 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Middle Tennessee State University are 1010-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,522 or 92%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Middle Tennessee State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 14271 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3242 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 1581 (7%) |
| Asian | 852 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 796 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 513 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 238 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,747
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,344 | $9,396 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,344 | $9,396 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,376 | $26,010 |
| Fee in-district | $1,888 | $1,422 |
| Fee in-state | $1,888 | $1,422 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,888 | $1,422 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,518 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,576 |
| Room charge | $5,572 |
| Meal charge | $4,200 |
Middle Tennessee State University majors
Middle Tennessee State University has granted 3,916 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 678 master's across 39 programs, and 46 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 237 | 86 | |
| Psychology, General | 238 | 27 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 253 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 161 | 4 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 142 | ||
| Music Management | 134 | ||
| General Studies | 90 | 42 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 124 | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | 54 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 110 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 76 | 40 | |
| Social Work | 68 | 24 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 91 | ||
| Finance, General | 75 | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 89 | ||
| Journalism | 88 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 88 | ||
| Music Technology | 86 | ||
| Computer Science | 74 | 10 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 70 | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 68 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 63 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 54 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | 7 | 5 |
| Music, General | 50 | 10 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 59 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 57 | ||
| Biochemistry | 54 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | ||
| History, General | 39 | 13 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 52 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 51 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 50 | ||
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 49 | ||
| Information Technology | 48 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 47 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 46 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 42 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 41 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 38 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 37 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 26 | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 36 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | 18 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 35 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 34 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 26 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 9 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 17 | 4 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 20 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 20 | ||
| Physics, General | 20 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 19 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 16 | ||
| Interior Design | 16 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Insurance | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 | ||
| Dance, General | 9 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 9 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | 5 | |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 8 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 7 | ||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 2 | 5 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 6 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | 2 | |
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Public Health, General | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,916 | 678 | 46 |
Middle Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 51% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Middle Tennessee State University has published 6,815 scientific papers with 90,364 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38 | 132 |
| 1991 | 46 | 155 |
| 1992 | 51 | 124 |
| 1993 | 66 | 180 |
| 1994 | 74 | 190 |
| 1995 | 73 | 273 |
| 1996 | 78 | 249 |
| 1997 | 73 | 268 |
| 1998 | 75 | 282 |
| 1999 | 72 | 379 |
| 2000 | 85 | 434 |
| 2001 | 95 | 466 |
| 2002 | 118 | 564 |
| 2003 | 105 | 703 |
| 2004 | 138 | 843 |
| 2005 | 149 | 1033 |
| 2006 | 153 | 1260 |
| 2007 | 184 | 1544 |
| 2008 | 206 | 2010 |
| 2009 | 212 | 2329 |
| 2010 | 206 | 2645 |
| 2011 | 246 | 3163 |
| 2012 | 196 | 3766 |
| 2013 | 238 | 3993 |
| 2014 | 260 | 4448 |
| 2015 | 279 | 4696 |
| 2016 | 285 | 4626 |
| 2017 | 328 | 4777 |
| 2018 | 345 | 5220 |
| 2019 | 437 | 6237 |
| 2020 | 431 | 7454 |
| 2021 | 468 | 10011 |
| 2022 | 358 | 9597 |
Middle Tennessee State University alumni
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Amy Lee
- Occupations
- lyricistmusiciansingerpianistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Amy Lynn Lee is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is the co-founder, lead vocalist, and lead songwriter of the rock band Evanescence. Alongside her contributions with the band, Lee has also participated on other musical projects, including Nightmare Revisited and Muppets: The Green Album, composed the soundtrack to the films War Story (2014) and Indigo Grey: The Passage (2015) with cellist Dave Eggar, and the song "Speak to Me" for the film Voice from the Stone (2017). She has also collaborated with other artists such as Korn, Seether, Bring Me the Horizon, and Lindsey Stirling. A classically trained pianist, Lee possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
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Sondra Locke
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorscreenwriterdirectormodel
- Biography
-
Sandra Louise Anderson, professionally known as Sondra Locke, was an American actress and director. She achieved recognition for her relationship with Clint Eastwood and the six hit films they made together.
-
Hillary Scott
- Occupations
- songwritersinger-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Hillary Dawn Scott-Tyrrell is an American singer and songwriter. She is the co-lead singer of Lady A, a country music group that was formed in 2006, and is signed to Big Machine Records.
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Julien Baker
- Enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University
- Studied literary studies and sound technology
- Occupations
- composersongwritermusicianguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Julien Rose Baker is an American indie rock singer and guitarist. Her music is noted for its moody quality and confessional lyrical style, as well as frank explorations of issues including Christianity, addiction, mental illness, and human nature.
General info
| Alternative names | MTSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Agriculture and Commerce |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,259 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37132 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 153,000 |
| Phone | 6158982300 |