Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with about 16,301 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 69.09% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,541 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,266
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,359 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.09% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 16,301 86.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.70%
- Average SAT Score: 1121
Middle Tennessee State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Middle Tennessee State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, TN (ZIP 37132).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Middle Tennessee State University public or private?
Middle Tennessee State University is a Public institution.
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
Published tuition: $10,266 in-state, $31,574 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,359.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $19,046 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,064.
How hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University?
Admission rate: 69.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1121 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Middle Tennessee State University?
Total enrollment: 16,301 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.70%.
First-year retention: 79.5%.
What do graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn?
Median earnings: $39,941 six years after entry; $48,541 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
31.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Middle Tennessee State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (6,414 completions)
- CIP 520201 (507 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (402 completions)
- CIP 490101 (388 completions)
- General Psychology (320 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (218 completions)
- CIP 240102 (186 completions)
- CIP 520301 (179 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (159 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (151 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.09%; completion rate 53.70%; median earnings $48,541 at 10 years; net price $13,359. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$10,266
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was $10,266.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,359
2024 Value
In 2024 Middle Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,359.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,359 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$41,064 4-Year In-State Tuition
$126,296 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Middle Tennessee State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Middle Tennessee State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Middle Tennessee State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,546 | $23,002 | $9,169 |
| 2014 | $7,876 | $24,124 | $11,174 |
| 2015 | $8,080 | $24,808 | $11,381 |
| 2016 | $8,280 | $25,416 | $12,173 |
| 2017 | $8,612 | $26,348 | $12,416 |
| 2018 | $8,858 | $27,098 | $12,712 |
| 2019 | $9,070 | $27,742 | $12,464 |
| 2020 | $9,070 | $27,742 | $12,752 |
| 2021 | $9,232 | $28,264 | $12,553 |
| 2022 | $9,232 | $28,264 | $13,267 |
| 2023 | $9,506 | $29,042 | $12,599 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.09% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1121
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University in 2024 is 16,301 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.88% 100% Completion Time
53.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.88% of students graduating from Middle Tennessee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Middle Tennessee State University.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$48,541 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.20% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
808.40% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Middle Tennessee State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 507 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 402 completions
CIP 49.0101: 388 completions
General Psychology: 320 completions
General Biological Sciences: 218 completions
CIP 24.0102: 186 completions
CIP 52.0301: 179 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 159 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 151 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 6,414 completions
Most popular programs at Middle Tennessee State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Middle Tennessee State University graduates.
About
Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, TN, offering 107 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 16,301 students. The admission rate is 69.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1121. The institution maintains a 53.70% graduation rate. Approximately 31.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 107 distinct degree programs, Middle Tennessee State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $10,266 and average net price is $13,359 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University?
The admission rate is 69.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Middle Tennessee State University reports midpoint SAT about 1121 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn?
Median earnings are $39,941 six years after entry and $48,541 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Middle Tennessee State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
How big is Middle Tennessee State University?
Total enrollment is about 16,301 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Middle Tennessee State University public or private?
Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, TN.
Is Middle Tennessee State University an HBCU?
No. Middle Tennessee State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a tribal college?
No. Middle Tennessee State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Middle Tennessee State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.7%).
Is Middle Tennessee State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Middle Tennessee State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.