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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

20,812 Students on Campus
Murfreesboro Location
173,600 Metro Population
20,812 Students on Campus
Murfreesboro Location
173,600 Metro Population

About This Campus

UNIQUE & NOTABLE PROGRAMS: Aerospace, Actuarial Science, Concrete Industry Management, Environmental Science, Fermentation Science, Forensic Science, Horse Science, Interactive Media, Interdisciplinary Media, Mechatronics Engineering, Recording Industry (Audio Production, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting)


ABOUT MTSU: MTSU is a comprehensive university that embraces its role as the destination of choice for Tennessee undergraduates while expanding its reach nationally and internationally through signature programs and select master's and doctoral programs. MTSU has been named one of the best places to earn an undergraduate degree in the nation by The Princeton Review, which called it “a go-to choice for those wishing to receive a quality and affordable education.” This reflects the hard work of our faculty and staff in helping our students succeed, as well as the almost $1 billion in improvements and new construction.

Named one of the best places to earn an Undergraduate Degree by the Princeton Review!

Largest & most comprehensive Veterans center in the state of Tennessee!

Wide variety of nationally recognized academic degree programs at all levels!

Helpful Information

WE ARE TRUE BLUE!

From the acclaimed academic programs and state-of-the-art facilities to MTSU campus life and our thriving Blue Raider athletic programs, there are thousands of reasons Middle Tennessee State University might be the perfect college choice for you.

Location Information

Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. MTSU is the No. 1 producer of graduates for the Greater Nashville economy, has been named the Princeton Review's list of the Best 385 Colleges in the U.S for three years in a row, and is also the top destination for transfer students in Tennessee. The University is committed to preparing students to thrive in their chosen professions and a changing global society, with an enrollment of about 20,000 students.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/10/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/06/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Accounting, Athletic Training, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, Physical Education, Nutrition & Food Science - Dietetics, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Textiles, Merchandising & Design (Apparel Design & Fashion Merchandising), Nursing, Special Education, Elementary Education (K-5), Interdisciplinary Studies (6-8)

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Social Work, Recording Industry (Music Business), Recording Industry (Commercial Songwriting), Audio Production

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Aerospace — MTSU has a rich history of teaching students to fly, dating back to WWII when flight training took place right on campus. Today, graduates from the Professional Pilot program fly for every major US airline, at dozens of regional airlines, and for corporations and government agencies.
  • Audio Production — Our award-winning faculty can help foster your knowledge and understanding of audio production so that, armed with your passion, you will be best prepared to pursue your career dreams.
  • Data Science — Students earning a bachelor's degree in data science will take courses in programming, statistics, analytics, database, and machine learning as well as selecting a cognate in either Inferential Thinking, Business Intelligence, or Advanced Machine Learning.
  • Digital Marketing — A digital marketing concentration offers student a strong foundation of experiential learning in this growing industry.
  • World Languages — MTSU offers 11 world languages - many not commonly offered: Japanese, Arabic, German, Portuguese.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/29/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Admission Fee
$25
Year
Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$350
Year
Home
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces:
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3795
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-campus housing is limited. If you need it, submit a housing application and get the required, non-refundable $350 deposit on file in conjunction with your Admissions application to MTSU. Spaces are first come, first served. Public transportation is available in Murfreesboro, but access would depend on where you live. Ride Share services are always available.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2922
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: