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Dahlonega, GA
68% admitted · $14,185/yr after aid
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,562
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $52,702
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Middle Tennessee State University is a public college in Murfreesboro, TN with 16,301 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1121 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,562 per year ($8,914 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,702 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 14,763
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 10,039
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–630
200800
SAT Math490–600
200800
ACT Composite20–26
136
What Middle Tennessee State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,577
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,932
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,428
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,914
- $30–48k$9,294
- $48–75k$11,139
- $75–110k$15,385
- $110k+$18,856
Get a personal estimate with Middle Tennessee State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $52,702
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,057
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 16,301
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White63%
- Hispanic11%
- Black14%
- Asian4%
Middle Tennessee State University FAQ
What is Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?+
Middle Tennessee State University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1121.
What ACT score do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–26.
Is Middle Tennessee State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Middle Tennessee State University?+
In Fall 2023, 14,763 students applied to Middle Tennessee State University and 10,039 were admitted; 3,126 enrolled.
Does Middle Tennessee State University consider legacy status?+
No. Middle Tennessee State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Middle Tennessee State University require an essay?+
Middle Tennessee State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,577 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,562.
What is Middle Tennessee State University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220978 · How we use this data
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