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Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University is a public university in a midsize city in the Nashville, TN metro with 17,668 students and a 69% acceptance rate.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public · City, midsize · 17,668 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Conference USA

Admission rate

69%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,121

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,359

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

78%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,541

10 years after entry

Students

17,668

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		FallJuly 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: mtsu.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,289
$30,001–48,000$10,273
$48,001–75,000$13,007
$75,001–110,000$16,935
Over $110,000$19,046

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMiddle Tennessee State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 19104 credits
Calculus BC3Math 19204 credits
Biology3
BIOL1030/ BIOL 1031 (Science major may receive…BIOL1030/ BIOL 1031 (Science major may receive credit for BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121 upon recommendation of chair, Department of Biology.)
4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1110/ CHEM 1111 OR CHEM 1010/ CHEM 10114 credits
Physics 14PHYS 2010/2011*4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 10103 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL10103 credits
Psychology3PSY 14103 credits
Show all 33 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 19104 credits
Calculus BC3Math 19204 credits
Biology3
BIOL1030/ BIOL 1031 (Science major may receive…BIOL1030/ BIOL 1031 (Science major may receive credit for BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121 upon recommendation of chair, Department of Biology.)
4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1110/ CHEM 1111 OR CHEM 1010/ CHEM 10114 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1110/ CHEM 1111, CHEM 1120/ CHEM 11218 credits
Physics 14PHYS 2010/2011*4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 10103 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL10103 credits
Psychology3PSY 14103 credits
Statistics3MATH 15303 credits
Computer Science A3CSCI 11704 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 24103 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 24203 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1110, HIST 11206 credits
Environmental Science3ENVS 2810/ENVS 28114 credits
Physics 24PHYS 2020/2021*4 credits
European History3HIST 10203 credits
Human Geography3GS 20103 credits
Art History3ART 10303 credits
Music Theory3MUTH 10003 credits
African American Studies3HIST 2040, HIST 20506 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PS 10103 credits
Computer Science AB4CSCI 2170*4 credits
Drawing3ART 16203 credits
Physics B4PHYS 2010/2011*4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 2120/2121*4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 2110/2111*4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 17304 credits
Seminar3CLA 20003 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio3ART 16103 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio3ART 16303 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3PS 10053 credits
U.S. History3HIST 2010, HIST 20206 credits
World Languages and Cultures3
CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2010, ITAL 1010 and 1020…CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2010, ITAL 1010 and 1020 and 2010, JAPN 1010 and 1020 and 2010
9 credits
World Languages and Cultures3
SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020, FREN 1010 and FREN 1020…SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020, FREN 1010 and FREN 1020, GERM 1010 and GERM1020, LATN 1010 and LATN 1020
6 credits
World Languages and Cultures4
CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020, ITAL 1010…CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020, ITAL 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020, JAPN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020
12 credits

Source: mtsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other402
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology388
Psychology277
Business Administration and Management238
Biology/Biological Sciences199
Exercise Science and Kinesiology137
Music Management136
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration134
Show the other 74 majors
Music Technology132
Accounting128
Marketing/Marketing Management124
Cinematography and Film/Video Production114
Computer Science112
Art/Art Studies109
General Studies106
Journalism98
English Language and Literature96
Management Information Systems90
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse86
Finance85
Political Science and Government82
Mass Communication/Media Studies65
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management64
Construction Management62
Biological and Physical Sciences61
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist58
Animal Sciences57
Biochemistry54
Family Resource Management Studies54
Elementary Education and Teaching53
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering52
Engineering Technologies/Technicians49
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management49
History49
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies43
Social Work42
Speech Communication and Rhetoric41
Foreign Languages and Literatures41
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies41
Music40
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects33
Hospitality Administration/Management31
Industrial and Organizational Psychology30
Engineering/Industrial Management29
Anthropology27
Apparel and Textiles26
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts26
Public Health Education and Promotion24
Geology/Earth Science22
Early Childhood Education and Teaching22
Actuarial Science21
International Relations and Affairs21
Data Science21
Mathematics21
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician21
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations21
Sociology20
Plant Sciences19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Economics16
Forensic Science and Technology13
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies13
Chemistry13
Physics11
Dance11
Interior Design11
Art Teacher Education10
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management10
International/Globalization Studies9
Religion/Religious Studies8
Business/Commerce8
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management7
Zymology/Fermentation Science7
Special Education and Teaching7
Philosophy7
Risk Management6
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels6
Business/Managerial Economics5
Photography2
Athletic Training/Trainer2
Writing1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

8% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

2,150,553 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20

Elevation

630 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

2.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

48 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,430 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size