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Middle Tennessee State University

1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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1952 aerial photograph of the university.
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Middle Tennessee State University School Description

Middle Tennessee State University unites the closeness of a small college with the opportunities of a large dynamic public university where students explore their intellectual potential and realize the promise in their futures. Grounding students in the arts and sciences, the University offers an integrated, technological, innovative education that prepares leaders for the economic, political, civic, and social life of the region and beyond.

The University is dedicated to promoting openness and educating a diverse student body from across the nation and around the world through comprehensive undergraduate and select masters and doctoral programs. MTSU prepares students to live productively and to become lifelong learners; to employ scientific knowledge and an understanding of culture and history; to think logically, critically, and creatively; to communicate clearly; to make sound judgments; to acquire working knowledge of a discipline or group of related disciplines; and to participate as citizens in the global community. The MTSU community creates knowledge through research and uses scholarship to enhance teaching and public service.

The University fosters an environment conducive to learning and personal development; recruits exceptional faculty and maintains support services to assist instruction; provides resources to encourage research, creative activity, and service; develops individual, corporate, and public support; encourages excellence in athletics and recreational activities; establishes academic partnerships that support student-centered learning; works continually to strengthen and enhance the academic core; and supplies resources to accomplish its mission.

A major public institution of higher learning, MTSU is a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee.

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Middle Tennessee State University

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Middle Tennessee State University, commonly abbreviated as MTSU, is a public university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Founded in 1911 as an education college, the university is comprised seven colleges offering over 60 degree programs through 35 departments. Enrollment in the Spring of 2009 was 22,516. Of these, 19,919 were undergraduates, and 2,597 were graduate students. It is currently the second-largest institution of higher learning in Tennessee by enrollment, trailing only The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. However, MTSU currently has the state's largest enrollment of undergraduate students .

MTSU is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Its current president is Sidney A. McPhee.

History

In 1909, the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee moved “to provide for the improvement of the system of Public Education of the State of Tennessee, that is to say, to establish a General Education Fund.” The major thrust of this “improvement” embodied in the legislative act that was to become known as the General Education Bill of 1909 was the establishment of three normals or teacher-training institutions. Following the intent of the act that one was to be located in each of the grand divisions of the state, the State Board of Education assigned the middle Tennessee institution to Murfreesboro.

Opening on September 11, 1911, with a two-year program for training teachers, Middle Tennessee State Normal School evolved into a four-year teachers college in 1925 with the power of granting the Bachelor of Science degree. In 1943, the General Assembly designated the institution a state college. This new status marked a sharp departure from the founding purpose and opened the way for expanding curricular offerings and programs. In 1965, the institution was advanced to university status.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascots:
Blue Raiders (men), Lady Raiders (women)
Nickname:
MTSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
20,389
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$15,554
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Middle Tennessee State University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Middle Tennessee State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
African-American 12%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Tennessee 93%
Alabama 0%
Virginia 0%
Georgia 0%
Kentucky 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Sun Belt Conference)
Basketball (Sun Belt Conference)
Baseball (Sun Belt Conference)
Track (Sun Belt Conference)

Middle Tennessee State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,278 $ 15,554  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,058 $ 14,334  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,220 $ 1,220  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,782 27%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,347 78%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,207 15%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,967 38%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Middle Tennessee State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 39% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 4%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Middle Tennessee State University

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Question: What is it like at Middle Tennessee State University? The good and bad!?

I plan to transfer and visiting the school wont tell me what its really like.
18 months ago
Sara
Sara

Best Answer

It's a walking campus, so it's easy to get from class to class. There's plenty to do in Murfreesboro and Nashville in terms of dining, shopping, music venues, etc. The teachers I had were really good for the most part, and there are plenty of clubs and organizations on campus. The worst thing I can think of is that parking is an absolute nightmare. In fact, I would recommend paying for a dorm room even if you live off campus just so you have a better chance of getting a parking space. Yes, it is really that bad. However, that is the only real problem, so all things considered it's a good school to go to.
katherine
katherine

Question: Middle Tennessee State University question?

I will be starting at MTSU this fall and I have orientation tomorrow and I had a couple questions about it. For anyone that is a student there could you tell me what CUSTOMS is like?? How many people are usually in a group and what all do you do? I mean I've read the schedule but there's some things on there that I'm not interested in attending. Just tell me everything you can remember about it please! Thanks!
25 months ago
EyeCandy8607
EyeCa...

Best Answer

HI! I actually work with CUSTOMS at MT. It's very informative and helps you to get to know the campus better. IT helps you to make out your schedule to see what classes will be best for you not only according to your major but according to a plan to graduate in 4 years. However, I do believe there are some boring parts of CUSTOMS. lol! It lasts all day and honestly, if you know someone that goes here, you'll be fine. Just as long as you can figure out what types of classes to better fit your schedule and needs. Hope this helps..
kelly s
kelly s

Question: how hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University?

Out Of State? In-State?
35 months ago
RSJ
RSJ

Best Answer

I don't think it's hard at all. It's not competitive like some of the other schools in the area. I think if you're a slightly above average student, you can get in just fine.
cjh4n32n
cjh4n32n

Question: I need people who are currently attending or have graduated recently from one of these two colleges?

If you have graduated from Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU) or Univeristy of Tennessee(UT) then please help me. I'm about to graduate and those are my two dream colleges and I need help deciding. I would like people who have attended these colleges views of them (I know some of it will be bias) so I can help decide. I believe I want to major in Law, English or Computers. And by UT i mean UT Knoxville
45 months ago
Trollhair
Troll...

Best Answer

MTSU is a great school. Large but small. It is located in a medium size town and not that far from Nashville. They have a great computer science program. UT in Knoxville....I went to graduate school there. Good things and bad things. Parking is HORRIBLE. Classes are large. It is a good, working college and prepares people for the real world. The population on campus, students and staff are over 25,000. It does have the greatest college football team. Beat bama yesterday. You need to decide what your major is going to be first and see which one is best for you. UT Martin near Memphis, I don't like. UTC in Chattanooga, is so close to the projects it is kind of scary at night. Big decision.

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  • 1952 aerial photograph of the university.
    1952 aerial photograph of the university. [source]
  • Walnut Grove behind the site of the old library building at MTSU.
    Walnut Grove behind the site of the old library building at MTSU. [source]
  • MTSU Wordmark
    MTSU Wordmark [source]

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