Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

Overall Grade

Find College Degrees rating

Best Value

About Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University is a large, public institution in Murfreesboro, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 16,301 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,541.

69%

Acceptance

$13,359

Net price

16,301

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

69%

Acceptance rate

1,121

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading520–630

SAT Math490–600

ACT Composite20–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,359

Average net price

$10,266

In-state tuition

$31,574

Out-of-state tuition

$12,242

Room & board

$1,260

Books & supplies

$24,289

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$20,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,289

$30–48K

$10,273

$48–75K

$13,007

$75–110K

$16,935

$110K+

$19,046

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.4%

Visual & Performing Arts12.4%

Multidisciplinary9.6%

Psychology6.6%

Transportation6.1%

Biology4.9%

Communications4.8%

Parks & Recreation3.8%

Criminal Justice3.5%

Computer Science3.5%

After Graduation

$48,541

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,941

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,353

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

16,301

Total enrollment

13%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Black

14%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Student Reviews

No reviews yet

Attended Middle Tennessee State University? Be the first to share your experience.

Similar Colleges

B+

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

Large Campus

$18,976
Net price: 42%
Admit rate: 30,418
Enrolled

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public

Best Value

$12,397
Net price: 72%
Admit rate: 12,701
Enrolled

C-

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Public

Best Value

$14,265
Net price: 81%
Admit rate: 10,074
Enrolled

C-

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

$15,983
Net price: 86%
Admit rate: 10,004
Enrolled