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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro,
TN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate68%
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About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a public, state university in the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Middle Tennessee State University was founded in 1911. The college enrolls around 20,857 students per year, including 18,054 undergraduate students.
Middle Tennessee State University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Middle Tennessee State University. In 2022, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 68% of applicants. In 2022, 11,244 students applied to Middle Tennessee State University and 7,691 were admitted.
| Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 7% |
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Middle Tennessee State University is located in the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, near Nashville.
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College Info
Middle Tennessee State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Middle Tennessee State University is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Middle Tennessee State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1210
Math SAT Range
500 - 590
Reading SAT Range
510 - 620
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1210 and Above
Good
1020 to 1210
Avg
1020 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Middle Tennessee State University students is 1109. Applicants with SAT scores of 1210 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Middle Tennessee State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1020 to 1210 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1020 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Middle Tennessee State University.
Middle Tennessee State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,470
In State$42,006
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,536
$27,072
Fees
$1,970
$1,970
Housing
$11,704
$11,704
Books
$1,260
$1,260
Student Life
Wondering what life at Middle Tennessee State University is like? There are approximately 20,857 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, including 18,054 undergraduate students and 2,803 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from TN and 9% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time19%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
20,857
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
68%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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