At a glance
Average net price
$13,359
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.7%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
16,301
In-state tuition
$10,266
Out-of-state tuition
$31,574
Cost of attendance
$24,289
Median earnings (10y)
$48,541
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,121
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 79.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), trades & services (19%), business (18%).
- STEM12%
- Health3%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services19%
- Business18.1%~2,957 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,958 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.1%~1,642 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation7.9%~1,291 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~1,022 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~843 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~722 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~699 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~566 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences3.4%~553 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~533 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~409 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.3%~380 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~373 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.2%~354 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.0%~329 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.0%~326 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.0%~323 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.1%~173 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 552 | $31,475 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 489 | $38,176 | $20,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 460 | $28,785 | $22,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 417 | $43,750 | $21,992 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 405 | $68,709 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 291 | $29,416 | $22,608 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 268 | $30,676 | $23,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 266 | $30,711 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 249 | $33,407 | $24,093 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 218 | $27,150 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 197 | $27,742 | $24,329 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 194 | $37,847 | $22,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 184 | $38,486 | $20,708 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 179 | $36,993 | $29,723 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 179 | $44,271 | $22,700 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 171 | — | $19,270 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 170 | $44,024 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 165 | $55,209 | $27,884 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 157 | — | $20,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 156 | $57,662 | $21,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 149 | $23,451 | $24,760 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 147 | $48,892 | $24,553 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 145 | $46,565 | $22,375 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 138 | $88,408 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 134 | $53,270 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 120 | $24,960 | $24,045 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 118 | $31,470 | $22,100 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 115 | $33,549 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 101 | $71,903 | — |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 100 | $63,220 | $22,050 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 98 | $50,963 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 98 | $24,501 | $17,750 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Bachelor's | 95 | $66,935 | $20,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 90 | $31,251 | $18,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 87 | $26,837 | $17,000 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 82 | $26,637 | $18,415 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | Bachelor's | 79 | $28,099 | $26,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $26,465 | $21,187 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 74 | $49,120 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 72 | $30,663 | $25,853 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 16,301 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Middle Tennessee State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,359 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,266 for in-state students and $31,574 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,289 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,541 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Middle Tennessee State University confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Middle Tennessee State University accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,121. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (city), Middle Tennessee State University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Middle Tennessee State University
Q.How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
The average net price at Middle Tennessee State University is $13,359 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,289.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Middle Tennessee State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Middle Tennessee State University graduate earns $48,541 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Middle Tennessee State University?
Published tuition is $10,266 in-state and $31,574 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Middle Tennessee State University located?
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (ZIP 37132).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Middle Tennessee State University at their official website.