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Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is an American university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System, one of the two higher education systems in Tennessee. The MTSU campus sits on an area of 466 acres and has more than 100 buildings.
MTSU offers various degrees programs and certificates in diverse areas of study. The university is divided into seven colleges, which include:
MTSU’s sports teams are known as Blue Raiders. Their official mascot is a blue winged horse named Lightning.
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. Hats off to the 65% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 23,246 in 2007-2008 at Middle Tennessee State University.
The school 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
http://www.mtsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 876 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, foreign language and literature, general studies, sociology, ... |
| Business and Management | 808 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, managerial economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 432 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, special ed, business teaching, health teaching, teacher education, art education, ... |
| Media | 316 | mass communication, recording arts tech |
| Music | 315 | music management, music |
| Science | 209 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, geology, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 199 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 166 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 137 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 133 | social work, family resource management, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Transportation | 127 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 73 | engineering management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 46 | drama |
| Construction Trades | 44 | apparel and textiles |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | engineering technology, industrial tech, electronics tech |
| Art Studies | 42 | art studies |
| Animal Science and Care | 40 | animal science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 26 | agricultural operations |
| Design | 20 | interior design |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 15 | plant sciences |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 13 | construction management |
| Office and Administration | 9 | office management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Middle Tennessee State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,547 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 606 | 33 |
| Post-master's certificate | 82 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Middle Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 23,246 students (20,662 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 94% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
Middle Tennessee State University offers campus housing for 2,925 of its 20,662 (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 | 9,583 | 6,202 | 65% | 3,456 | 56% |
| Men | 4,437 | 2,831 | 64% | 1,672 | 59% |
| Women | 5,146 | 3,371 | 66% | 1,784 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,592 |
| Room and board | $ 6,453 |
| Room charge | $ 3,876 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,577 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Middle Tennessee State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351000)
Middle Tennessee State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 327 | 199 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 82 | 91 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 83 | 98 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $76,907 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 192 | $84,070 | 104 | $79,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 142 | $66,584 | 94 | $60,991 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 108 | $52,521 | 124 | $52,643 |
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $33,358 | 55 | $36,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 477 | $68,000 | 377 | $59,659 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 177 | 106 | 283 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 70 | 93 |
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
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
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
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 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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