Middle Tennessee State University is found in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Murfreesboro is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Middle Tennessee State University.
The school is known for its programs in media and music.
Admission to Middle Tennessee State University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 600.
Middle Tennessee State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 22,554 in 2005 at the school.
Middle Tennessee State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Sun Belt Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
General Phone: (615) 898-2300
Admissions Phone: (615) 898-2111
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 898-2830
http://www.mtsu.edu
Middle Tennessee State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 881 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 764 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, general studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 404 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, early childhood education, special ed, business teaching, health teaching, art education, school counseling, ... |
| Media | 375 | mass communication |
| Music | 358 | music management, music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 201 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 163 | biology, geology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 159 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Family And Social Work | 124 | social work, family resource management, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 119 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 107 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Transportation | 104 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | industrial tech, engineering technology, electronics tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 51 | drama |
| Engineering | 50 | engineering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 40 | computer science |
| Construction Trades | 35 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 33 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 31 | agricultural operations |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 25 | animal science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 18 | plant sciences |
| Office And Administration | 15 | office management |
| Design | 13 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Middle Tennessee State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,476 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 607 | 31 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Middle Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 22,554 students (19,765 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 94% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Middle Tennessee State University offers campus housing for 3,185 of its 19,765 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,683 | 5,430 | 71% | 3,208 | 59% |
| Men | 3,531 | 2,447 | 69% | 1,501 | 61% |
| Women | 4,152 | 2,983 | 72% | 1,707 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 898-2111
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,912 |
| Room and board | $ 5,029 |
| Room charge | $ 2,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,272 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,464 |
Financial Aid:
Middle Tennessee State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 898-2830
Middle Tennessee State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $64,234 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 174 | $75,925 | 76 | $69,180 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 136 | $56,650 | 84 | $54,253 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 104 | $47,760 | 98 | $45,687 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $33,644 | 63 | $33,709 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 443 | $60,628 | 321 | $51,140 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 127 | 302 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 23 | 36 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 85 | 103 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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What Sets Middle Tennessee State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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