Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Public
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Middle Tennessee State University admitted 69.1% of applicants university-wide (10,356 of 14,989).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 69.1% | 10,356 | 14,989 |
| In-state | 73.6% | 8,477 | 11,516 |
| Out-of-state | 53.4% | 1,438 | 2,691 |
| International applicants | 56.4% | 441 | 782 |
| Men | 69.4% | 4,569 | 6,579 |
| Women | 68.8% | 5,787 | 8,410 |
Of 10,356 admitted students, 3,149 enrolled (30.4% yield).
Middle Tennessee State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1010–1230
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
Testing policy: Required
Middle Tennessee State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,076/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,574 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,502 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,076/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,289 |
| $30k–48k | $10,273 |
| $48k–75k | $13,007 |
| $75k–110k | $16,935 |
| Over $110k | $19,046 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Middle Tennessee State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Personal Statement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Personal Statement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Middle Tennessee State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Middle Tennessee State University requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,541
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,000
- At graduation
Middle Tennessee State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #257
- WSJ: #474
- Forbes: #467
- Niche: #387
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Visual & performing arts (12%), Interdisciplinary studies (10%).
Middle Tennessee State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.