Middle Tennessee State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 16,115 students.
About This School
Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with approximately 16,115 undergraduate students enrolled. Middle Tennessee State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,599 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Middle Tennessee State University is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1911 as a normal school, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments. It is classified among "R2: Universities".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,599/year net price and $14,093 median debt, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in the region, and the 300+ programs at an R2 research university give students real options. The concern worth raising is the 54% graduation rate — meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish — which is something families should ask hard questions about before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, but come in with a strategy to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,115 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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