Middle Tennessee State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,204

8.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,859

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

69.1%

14,989 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

20,488

73.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.7%

1,537 Graduates

About

Middle Tennessee State University is a higher education institution located in Rutherford County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Middle Tennessee State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (402 degrees awarded), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (388 degrees), and General Psychology (277 degrees).

In 2024, 6,414 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Middle Tennessee State University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,330 degrees), 4.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (871 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $8,204, which is $−23,716 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $8,204, which is $23,716 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,859.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Middle Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,204

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was $8,204. The cost of tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $−23,716 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,859

2024 Value

9.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Middle Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,859. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Middle Tennessee State University grew by 9.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,691

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Middle Tennessee State University was of $11,691 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.6% with respect to 2023, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Middle Tennessee State University received 14,989 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.53% annual growth. Out of those 14,989 applicants, 10,356 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.1% acceptance rate.

There were 20,488 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Middle Tennessee State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,356

Accepted Out of 14,989

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Middle Tennessee State University was 69.1% (10,356 admissions from 14,989 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.53%, while admissions grew by 3.16%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

193

Scores Submitted (2024)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Middle Tennessee State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Middle Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 20,488 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University is 15,122 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,366. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Middle Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.29% Two or More Races, 4.27% Asian, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,488 students. The full-time enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University is 15,122 and the part-time enrollment is 5,366. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Middle Tennessee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Middle Tennessee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,929 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,737 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,013 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Middle Tennessee State University is 63.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.29% Two or More Races, 4.27% Asian, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 336 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 764 more women than men received degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University is white (4,330 degrees awarded). There were 4.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (871 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Middle Tennessee State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (402 degrees awarded), followed by General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (388 degrees) and General Psychology (277 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middle Tennessee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (420 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (533 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Other managers (138,035 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (126,665 people), Graphic designers (100,267 people), Postsecondary teachers (74,160 people), and Secondary school teachers (71,627 people).

The most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University in 2024 are Transportation (420 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (533 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (608 degrees), and Communication Technologies (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Transportation (420 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (533 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (608 degrees), and Communication Technologies (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Elementary & secondary schools (298,316 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (183,381 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (142,692 people), Computer Systems Design (134,280 people), and Construction (75,647 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Middle Tennessee State University.

Most Common (2024)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
402 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
388 degrees awarded
General Psychology
277 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Middle Tennessee State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 402 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,825

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,589

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,825 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University, which is 0.787 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,589).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Middle Tennessee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 342 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 7.43 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University in General Psychology, which is 5.81 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Middle Tennessee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,330 degrees awarded
Black or African American
871 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
442 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Middle Tennessee State University is white (4,330 degrees awarded). There were 4.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (871 degrees).

0.935% of degree recipients (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,426 degrees awarded
White Female
2,266 degrees awarded
White Female
2,155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middle Tennessee State University is white female (2,426 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,266 degrees).

Operations

Middle Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $154M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.4M (8.06%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Middle Tennessee State University had a total salary expenditure of 460M. Middle Tennessee State University employs 339 Professors, 199 Associate professors and 167 Lecturers. Most academics at Middle Tennessee State University are Male Professor (201), Female Professor (138), and Male Associate professor (114).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 525 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 181 employees, and Management with 121 employees.

Endowment

$154M

2024 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2023

Middle Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at about $154M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Middle Tennessee State University grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $98.4M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.6M - Federal
$3.56M - State
$212k - Local

As of 2024, Middle Tennessee State University received $11.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.56M from state grants and contracts, and $212k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$196M

2024 Salaries

4.42%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Middle Tennessee State University paid a median of $196M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($460M) and a 4.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.06% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.95% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$83.2M

Instructional Salaries

942

Number of Employees

In 2024, Middle Tennessee State University paid a total of $83.2M to 942 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University were Office and Administrative Support with 525 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 181 employees, and Management with 121 employees.

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