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Murfreesboro Colleges

Murfreesboro Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Murfreesboro

There are at least 3 colleges in Murfreesboro, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 24,079 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 21,057 full-time students, and a reported 2,926 dorm rooms.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Tennessee Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Murfreesboro is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Draughons Junior College-Murfreesboro
415 Golden Bear Court
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical records admin, corrections and criminal justice, dental assistant, business management, computer and info science courses, pharmacy tech, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 560 students, 469 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro
1303 Old Fort Pky
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129-3311

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, HVAC, business support services, office data entry, industrial mechanics, machine shop assistant, surgical tech, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 273 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mass communication, interdisciplinary studies, business management, music management, marketing, psychology, registered nursing, aviation tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 23,246 students, 20,342 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,926 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-580. Math: 450-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Shelbyville Colleges216,105573 

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