Middle Tennessee State University
PublicMurfreesboro, TN
Middle Tennessee State University, in Murfreesboro, TN, is a public very large school, enrolling around 16,301 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 69% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Construction Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,967/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Middle Tennessee State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 7% submitted SAT scores, 92% submitted ACT scores.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $21,308 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Middle Tennessee State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Middle Tennessee State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Middle Tennessee State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Per Middle Tennessee State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1020–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Per Middle Tennessee State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
Middle Tennessee State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,289 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Middle Tennessee State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Middle Tennessee State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Middle Tennessee State University?
For 2024-25, Middle Tennessee State University's published tuition and required fees were $31,574 for out-of-state students and $10,266 for in-state students -- $21,308 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Middle Tennessee State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Middle Tennessee State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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