What SAT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1010 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University admits roughly 69% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Middle Tennessee State University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $13,359 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Middle Tennessee State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Middle Tennessee State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · South

Acceptance rate: 69.1%
SAT mid-50: 1010-1230
Cost after aid: $13,359
Graduation rate: 54%

What Middle Tennessee State University says matters

How Middle Tennessee State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 69%; 10,356 of 14,989
Yield: 30%; 3,149 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1010-1220
ACT mid-50: 20-26
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 69%4,569 of 6,579
Women: 69%5,787 of 8,410

Very important

Academic GPA
Standardized test scores

Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Application essay
Recommendations

Not considered

Class rank

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Middle Tennessee State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission133

Entrance Exams

SAT: Yes
ACT: Yes
AP: Yes
CLEP: Yes
Institutional Exam: Yes
State Exam (specify):: Yes
SAT or ACT: Required

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 6,579
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 8,410
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 4,569
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 5,787
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1,518
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 15
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1,596
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 20
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 14,989
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 10,356
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 3,149
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 11,516
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 8,477
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2,975
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,691
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,438
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 134
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 782
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 441
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 40
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Admissions Requirements

English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 1
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 1
History: 1
Visual/Performing Arts: 1

Basis for Selection

Open admission policy as described above for all students: "For guaranteed admissions, applicants must meet one of the following:*Minimum 3.0 High School GPA on a 4.0 Scale OR*Minimum composite ACT score of 22 or minimum SAT total score of 1100 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing & Math) OR*Minimum 2.7 High School GPA on a 4.0 Scale plus minimum ACT composite score of 19 or minimum SAT total score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing & Math)For admission by review - Students who don't meet the requirements for guaranteed admission can still be considered for admission through a review process. Students will be asked to submit a personal statement form. A review committee will assess the personal statement and take into consideration the student's potential for success by evaluating factors such as high school course work or HiSET/GED credentials, honors or advanced placement, dual credit, and extenuating circumstances"
Rigor of secondary school record: Considered
Class rank: Not Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.06
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.93
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,010
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,120
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 490
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 550
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 600
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 22%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 17%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 21%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 25%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 19%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 22%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 22%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 25%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 23%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 28%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 37
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 41
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 16
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 3
SAT Math: 600-699: 29
SAT Math: 500-599: 42
SAT Math: 400-499: 23
SAT Math: 300-399: 3
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 3
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 34
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 42
SAT Composite: 800-999: 19
SAT Composite: 600-799: 2
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 8
ACT Composite: 24-29: 33
ACT Composite: 18-23: 46
ACT Composite: 12-17: 13
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Math: 30-36: 5
ACT Math: 24-29: 27
ACT Math: 18-23: 38
ACT Math: 12-17: 30
ACT Math: 6-11: 0
ACT Math: Below 6: 0
ACT English: 30-36: 14
ACT English: 24-29: 29
ACT English: 18-23: 40
ACT English: 12-17: 15
ACT English: 6-11: 2
ACT English: Below 6: 0
ACT Science: 30-36: 7
ACT Science: 24-29: 30
ACT Science: 18-23: 50
ACT Science: 12-17: 12
ACT Science: 6-11: 1
ACT Science: Below 6: 0
ACT Reading: 30-36: 19
ACT Reading: 24-29: 30
ACT Reading: 18-23: 38
ACT Reading: 12-17: 12
ACT Reading: 6-11: 1
ACT Reading: Below 6: 0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.65
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:: 25
Yes, on a rolling basis:: Considered
No set Date: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 350.
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: One Semester

Transfer Admission30

Fall Applicants

Men: 1,524
Women: 1,975
Unknown: 0
Total: 3,499
Men: 1,121
Women: 1,442
Unknown: 0
Total: 2,563
Men: 739
Women: 885
Unknown: 0
Total: 1,624

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Winter: Yes
Spring: Yes
Summer: Yes
High school transcript: Recommended for Some
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Recommended for Some
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Required for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 24
Unit Type: Z
Number: 60
Unit Type: Z
Number: 60
Unit Type: Z
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://w1.mtsu.edu/military/admission.php

Academic Offerings and Policies21

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: Yes
Cross-registration: Yes
Distance learning: Yes
Double major: Yes
Dual enrollment: Yes
Exchange student program (domestic): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
Computer literacy: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
History: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life42

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 9.7%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4.2%
Percent of women who join sororities: 6.2%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 30%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 70%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 8.0%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 5.0%
Percent of women who join sororities: 6.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 17%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 83%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 14%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 22
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Concert band: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Marching band: Yes
Model UN: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Musical theater: Yes
Opera: Yes
Pep band: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes
Student-run film society: Yes
Symphony orchestra: Yes
Television station: Yes

Housing

Apartments for married students: Yes
Special housing for international students: Yes
Fraternity/sorority housing: Yes
Cooperative housing: Yes
Theme housing: Yes
Living Learning Communities: Yes

Financial Aid93

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 796
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 10,007
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 72
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 27,249

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 29813913
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 9680061
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 0
Total Scholarships/Grants: 39493974
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 14293974
Federal Work-Study: 486340
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 14780314

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 5670999
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 38250306
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 21859585
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 6553428
Total Scholarships/Grants: 72334318
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 24632053
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 24632053
Parent Loans: 9580671
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 4950241
Athletic Awards: 8596473

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 2,639
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,845
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,829
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,108
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 588
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,676
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 282
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 66%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12652
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7862
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3222
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3143
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 11,852
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 8,452
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 8,279
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 5,054
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 3,255
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 6,166
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,093
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 62%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 11747
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7355
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4087
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3946
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,326
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 989
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 912
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 583
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 448
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 346
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 51
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 48%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 5770
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 3958
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3802
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3740

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 2,012

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 902
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 878
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 135
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 45
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 44
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 7
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23748
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 20012
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 28521

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 238
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 18,874
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 4,491,990

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Athletics: Yes
Leadership: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
Academics: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred30

Diploma/Certificates

Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 2.5
Communication/journalism: 4.4
Communication technologies: .9
Computer and information sciences: 2.2
Education: 2.5
Engineering: 1.3
Engineering technologies: 2.4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.9
Family and consumer sciences: 2.3
English: 1.9
Liberal arts/general studies: 2.1
Biological/life sciences: 5.5
Mathematics and statistics: .4
Interdisciplinary studies: 9.1
Parks and recreation: 3.7
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.3
Physical sciences: 1
Psychology: 6.4
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 3.4
Public administration and social services: 1.1
Social sciences: 3
Transportation and materials moving: 7
Visual and performing arts: 12.3
Health professions and related programs: 3.7
Business/marketing: 18.5
History: 1.2
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence141

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 1,518
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1,596
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 514
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 431
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 4,764
All other degree-seeking: women: 5,295
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 6,796
Total degree-seeking: women: 7,322
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 28
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 43
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 6,824
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 7,365
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 15
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 20
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 63
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 74
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 973
All other degree-seeking: women: 1,038
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 1,051
Total degree-seeking: women: 1,132
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 655
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 1,015
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 1,706
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 2,147
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 92
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 130
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 250
All other degree-seeking: women: 457
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 68
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 116
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 452
All other degree-seeking: women: 809
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 18
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 50
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 538
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 975
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 18,042
Total all graduate: 2,446
Grand Total All Students: 20,488

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 344
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 589
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 40
Hispanic/Latino: 375
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 460
White, non-Hispanic: 1,933
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 11
Asian, non-Hispanic: 126
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 149
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 55
TOTAL: 3,149
Nonresidents: 296
Hispanic/Latino: 1,736
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2,280
White, non-Hispanic: 10,271
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 41
Asian, non-Hispanic: 693
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 11
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 705
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 268
TOTAL: 16,301
Nonresidents: 427
Hispanic/Latino: 1,864
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2,408
White, non-Hispanic: 11,377
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 43
Asian, non-Hispanic: 782
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 14
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 810
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 317
TOTAL: 18,042

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 8
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 3,834
Postbachelor's certificates: 43
Master's degrees: 834
Post-Master's certificates: 57
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 48
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,363
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 303
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,196
Total: 2,862
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,363
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 303
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,196
Total: 2,862
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 386
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 89
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 552
Total: 1,027
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 195
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 27
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 171
Total: 393
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 68
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 14
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 35
Total: 117
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 649
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 130
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 758
Total: 1,537
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 47.6
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 42.9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 63.38
Total: 53.7
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 935
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 195
C. Total number who are women: 462
D. Total number who are men: 473
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 730
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 195
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 10
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 269
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 32
C. Total number who are women: 147
D. Total number who are men: 122
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 3
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 53%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 136
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 34
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 46
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,204
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 227
C. Total number who are women: 609
D. Total number who are men: 595
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 783
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 331
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 44
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 46
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 16,911
and ____ faculty: 1,025

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 291
10-19: 723
20-29: 516
30-39: 220
40-49: 66
50-99: 100
100+: 20
Total: 1,936
2-9: 16
10-19: 15
20-29: 25
30-39: 18
40-49: 0
50-99: 3
100+: 0
Total: 77

Source: Middle Tennessee State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University is a mid-sized public university in Murfreesboro, TN, in a city setting.

What Middle Tennessee State University looks for

Middle Tennessee State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1010 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University admits roughly 69% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Middle Tennessee State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $13,359 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Middle Tennessee State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Middle Tennessee State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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