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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 69% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Murfreesboro, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 16.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
16.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
69% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 26
1typical 50% range36
69%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,171
Earnings 5yr: $91,629
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,477
Earnings 5yr: $104,156
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,846
Earnings 5yr: $93,225
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,967
Earnings 5yr: $89,376
Debt: $22,050
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,485
Earnings 5yr: $88,695
Debt: $21,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,230
Earnings 5yr: $91,910
Debt: N/A
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,533
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,000
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,405
Earnings 5yr: $79,773
Debt: $19,576
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,371
Earnings 5yr: $86,588
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,541
Earnings 5yr: $69,580
Debt: $28,327
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,424
Earnings 5yr: $70,548
Debt: $21,992
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,013
Earnings 5yr: $88,088
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,590
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,061
Earnings 5yr: $78,482
Debt: $27,884
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,044
Earnings 5yr: $71,857
Debt: $22,375
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,702
Earnings 5yr: $72,466
Debt: $24,553
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,300
Earnings 5yr: $57,922
Debt: $18,750
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,192
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,701
Earnings 5yr: $63,083
Debt: $22,700
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,885
Earnings 5yr: $55,797
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,359
In-State Tuition$10,266
Out-of-State Tuition$31,574
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,941
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,541
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,093
Est. Monthly Payment
$152/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$49,901
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