Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1,121
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
16,301
In-state tuition
$10,266
Out-of-state tuition
$31,574
Avg net price
$13,359
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1010 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.259
2Psychology, General.218
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.218
4Air Transportation.205
5Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.150
6Biology, General.141
7Music.136
8Criminal Justice and Corrections.123
9Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.106
10Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.106
11Communication and Media Studies.104
12Finance and Financial Management Services.94
13Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.93
14Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.89
15Marketing.84
16Computer Science.83
17Accounting and Related Services.81
18Management Information Systems and Services.74
19Journalism.71
20Social Work.69

Showing top 20 of 70 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 69% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Middle Tennessee State University?

Admitted students at Middle Tennessee State University typically score between 1010 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Middle Tennessee State University is approximately $13,359 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Middle Tennessee State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.