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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2.9Above Average
68%
Open Admissions
54%
Graduation
About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a public four-year institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 16,115 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 68%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 54%. Graduates earn a median salary of $48,541 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,599 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
68%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
54%
Enrollment
16,115
Total students
Median Earnings
$48,541
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,506
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,042
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,599
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
490
Median
545
75th
600
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$29,042/yr
In-State Tuition$9,506/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,599/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$50,396
10-Year Earnings
$485,410
ROI Multiple
9.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Middle Tennessee State University
Student Outcomes
54%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$49k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
16,115
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
