Middle Tennessee State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1101 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #314 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #283 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #272 of 1,026 | For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 17,438
- Graduates
- 2,648
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 72% | 73% |
| Applicants | 12,868 | 5,498 | 7,370 |
| Admissions | 9,335 | 3,974 | 5,361 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,764 | 1,311 | 1,453 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 23 | 18 |
7,846 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,020 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
216 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Middle Tennessee State University are 1020-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,524 or 90%
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
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | 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 | 13144 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2915 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 1580 (8%) |
| Asian | 831 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 743 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 528 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 281 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (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
- $9,421
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
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 3,709 bachelor's degrees across 77 programs, 826 master's across 36 programs, and 52 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 | 218 | 169 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 259 | ||
| Psychology, General | 218 | 26 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 205 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | 60 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 141 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 123 | 16 | |
| General Studies | 91 | 48 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 133 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 94 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 81 | 25 | |
| Music Management | 106 | ||
| Social Work | 69 | 32 | |
| Computer Science | 83 | 17 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 84 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 84 | ||
| Music Technology | 83 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 74 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 71 | ||
| Journalism | 71 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 60 | 9 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 66 | ||
| Music, General | 53 | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 63 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 62 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 | 7 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 57 | ||
| History, General | 42 | 11 | |
| Construction Management, General | 51 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 49 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 49 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 44 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 44 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 43 | ||
| Biochemistry | 40 | ||
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 40 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 37 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 37 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 37 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 36 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 34 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 21 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 25 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 24 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 23 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 23 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 22 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 19 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 9 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 17 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 17 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Interior Design | 16 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 9 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 6 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 5 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 4 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,709 | 826 | 52 |
Middle Tennessee State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 49% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Middle Tennessee State University has published 7,598 scientific papers with 106,706 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 54 | 172 |
| 1992 | 51 | 144 |
| 1993 | 68 | 208 |
| 1994 | 75 | 203 |
| 1995 | 81 | 301 |
| 1996 | 92 | 278 |
| 1997 | 78 | 285 |
| 1998 | 78 | 305 |
| 1999 | 76 | 379 |
| 2000 | 88 | 485 |
| 2001 | 102 | 477 |
| 2002 | 132 | 616 |
| 2003 | 123 | 766 |
| 2004 | 163 | 931 |
| 2005 | 171 | 1170 |
| 2006 | 169 | 1425 |
| 2007 | 201 | 1714 |
| 2008 | 224 | 2178 |
| 2009 | 225 | 2557 |
| 2010 | 231 | 2947 |
| 2011 | 263 | 3655 |
| 2012 | 204 | 4226 |
| 2013 | 281 | 4665 |
| 2014 | 271 | 5064 |
| 2015 | 304 | 5287 |
| 2016 | 311 | 5424 |
| 2017 | 357 | 5207 |
| 2018 | 399 | 6004 |
| 2019 | 442 | 6861 |
| 2020 | 492 | 8055 |
| 2021 | 427 | 9728 |
| 2022 | 390 | 10370 |
| 2023 | 350 | 10608 |
Middle Tennessee State University alumni
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Prince
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterfilm score composerdanceractorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and actor. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, blues, and hip hop. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound.
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Amy Lee
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Amy Lynn Lee is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is the co-founder, lead vocalist, lead songwriter and keyboardist of the rock band Evanescence. A classically trained pianist, Lee began writing music at age 11 and co-founded Evanescence at age 13, inspired by various musical genres and film scores from an early age. Lee has also participated in other musical projects, including Nightmare Revisited and Muppets: The Green Album, and composed music for several films, including War Story (2014), Indigo Grey: The Passage (2015), and the song "Speak to Me" for Voice from the Stone (2017). She has also released the covers EP Recover, Vol. 1 (2016), the soundtrack album to War Story, the children's album Dream Too Much (2016), and collaborated with other artists such as Korn, Seether, Bring Me the Horizon, Lindsey Stirling, Body Count, and Wagakki Band. Amy Lee has a mezzo-soprano voice type.
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Sondra Locke
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm producerautobiographer
- Biography
-
Sandra Louise Anderson, professionally known as Sondra Locke, was an American actress and director.
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Julien Baker
- Enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University
- Studied sound technology and literary studies
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristmusiciansongwritercomposer
- 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 topics including Christianity, addiction, mental illness, and human nature. She has received six Grammy nominations and three wins as a member of Boygenius.
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 | 2,281 |
| 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 |