Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University is a public, state school that was founded in 1911. It is moderately difficult to get into Middle Tennessee State University. The institution enrolls around 22,080 students a year, including 19,188 undergrads.

Middle Tennessee State University does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

Middle Tennessee State University Acceptance Rate 2021

In 2021, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 71% of applicants. Out of 12,143 applications received in 2021, 8,568 students were offered admission .

Middle Tennessee State University Application Deadlines

Early Admissions at Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University does not offer early decision. Middle Tennessee State University does not offer early action.

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to Middle Tennessee State University.

Financial Aid at Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University meets 63% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Middle Tennessee State University full-time are awarded $10,863 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Does Middle Tennessee State University Offer Student Housing?

Middle Tennessee State University offers housing for up to 3,019 students.

Most Middle Tennessee State University students live off campus.

The most popular organizations for Middle Tennessee State University students to join are Student Government Association, Black Student Union and Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity. Crash the Commons, Homecoming, and and Spring Concert are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Middle Tennessee State University.

What GPA Do I Need For Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University is considered moderately difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities , recommendations and essays. The average high school GPA for a student at Middle Tennessee State University is 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Middle Tennessee State University is 1095. The mean ACT scores is 23.

Is Middle Tennessee State University Test Optional?

Middle Tennessee State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 7% submitted the SAT. 90% submitted the ACT.

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Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates. Middle Tennessee State University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is Middle Tennessee State University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Middle Tennessee State University

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Middle Tennessee State University, around 78% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 3,034 students who started at Middle Tennessee State University as first-time freshman, 911 graduate within four years.

Middle Tennessee State University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 51%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $25,145 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Middle Tennessee State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Middle Tennessee State University a good school for you?

How Big is the Endowment for Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University's endowment was valued at $94,384,450 in 2021. For each full-time student, Middle Tennessee State University spends about $10,275.

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Where is Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University is located in the urban setting of Murfreesboro, Tennessee , less than an hour from Nashville.

If you want to see Middle Tennessee State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 24 to Murfreesboro, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Middle Tennessee State University and Murfreesboro are like without leaving home.

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