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Value
Best value
in Tennessee
Lowest tuition of Tennessee’s three largest universities
#1
College grad producer
MTSU is the number 1 producer of college grads in the greater Nashville area
$230M
in financial assistance
83% of students receive financial aid – more than $230M in financial assistance
#1
Psych program
The Industrial and Organizational Psychology graduate program is the best in the U.S.
$1.6B
Campus improvements
$1.6 billion in recent campus improvements and renovations
#1
Audio Engineering
Highest Ranked Audio Engineering Program in the U.S.
48%
Debt free
MTSU is affordable, 48% of our students graduate debt free
Big
Campus
with a small-town feel
515 Acres of scenic, park-like campus
91%
Small class size
91% of classes have fewer than 40 students
We Do
It All
More than 200 undergraduate majors and concentrations in 8 colleges
47
Grammy Award Winners
MTSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff have won 47 Grammy Awards since 2001
1st
Honors College
MTSU is the home to the first public Honors College in Tennessee
33%
First-generation students
1/3 of our students are first-generation
26
Fulbright Scholars
MTSU has more than two dozen Fulbright scholars
#3
Best MBA in Tennessee
This flexible program has 3 new concentrations, teaches through real-world projects, and emphasizes soft skills development.
Value
Best value in Tennessee
Lowest tuition of Tennessee’s three largest universities
#1
College grad producer
MTSU is the number 1 producer of college grads in the greater Nashville area
$230M
in financial assistance
83% of students receive financial aid – more than $230M in financial assistance
#1
Psych Program
The Industrial and Organizational Psychology graduate program is the best in the U.S.
$1.6B
Campus improvements
$1.6 billion in recent campus improvements and renovations
#1
Audio Engineering
Highest Ranked Audio Engineering Program in the U.S.
48%
Debt free
MTSU is affordable, 48% of our students graduate debt free
Big
Campus
with a small-town feel
515 Acres of scenic, park-like campus
91%
Small Class Size
91% of classes have fewer than 40 students
We Do
It All
Nearly 200 undergraduate majors and concentrations in 8 colleges
47
Grammy Award Winners
MTSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff have won 47 Grammy Awards since 2001
1st
Honors College
MTSU is the home to the first public Honors College in Tennessee
33%
First-generation students
1/3 of our students are first-generation
26
Fulbright Scholars
MTSU has more than two dozen Fulbright scholars
#3
Best MBA in Tennessee
This flexible program has 3 new concentrations, teaches through real-world projects, and emphasizes soft skills development.
DEGREE SPOTLIGHT
Middle Tennessee State University has more than 300 graduate and undergraduate majors and concentrations to help our students reach their career goals. Below you will find several of our most popular undergraduate programs spotlighted for your review.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OPPORTUNITIES
"When I toured campus, that is when I realized I really wanted to be there, I felt at home immediately and I knew from that one experience that MTSU was the school for me"
"I am on a first name basis with most of my peers in my classes because we are in all the same classes together every semester."
"I decided to pursue two degrees simultaneously, in my search for universities it quickly became clear MTSU was a great choice since they have amazing programs in both music and aerospace"
"We have an awarding winning faculty and staff and we have many many award winning alumni and actually award winning students that still attend."
"They had the philosophy program and the linguistics study minor that I really wanted to take a part in and the offered with affordable tuition."
"Accounting major with PR and Interactive Media and Business Admin as my minors, whatever you want to do, I am sure MTSU has a program for it, and you'll be very happy."
"I wanted to find a school that appreciated my prior experience while also maintaining the integrity of their academic programs. I really felt MTSU did that"
Lightning the mascot embraces every opportunity to meet fans and students.
We invite you to join the true blue family!
Recording Industry students hone their skills on professional equipment in several on-campus studios and labs, including the Chris Young Café.
In the Makerspace in the library, students can collaborate on projects or engage in their personal creative pursuits.
MTSU celebrates graduates in Commencement ceremonies in Murphy Center three times a year.
Dance students showcase their skills in dance concerts each fall and spring.
The True Blue Bridge connects the Student Services and Admissions Canter to the Student Union Building.
With 17 Division I sports teams, MTSU’s athletics offer fun and excitement for everyone
The MTSU blue horse shoe is a favorite spot for photos and meeting up with friends.
With more than 20,000 students, MTSU is a large campus but maintains a small-town feel.
LIFE AT MTSU
It’s always a good time to meet up at the Student Union, home to the bookstore, dining, a game room, a theater, and more.
Billboard ranks MTSU’s recording industry program among the nation’s top music business schools.
Aerospace students spend hours in the skies over MTSU and beyond, flying planes from the program’s 44-craft fleet.
Women’s and men’s basketball teams play in Murphy Center, a historic arena that’s hosted Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, U2, and many others.
We invite you to join the true blue family!
The MTSU blue horse shoe is a favorite spot for photos and meeting up with friends.
Lightning the mascot embraces every opportunity to meet fans and students.
LIFE AT MTSU
It’s always a good time to meet up at the Student Union, home to the bookstore, dining, a game room, a theater, and more.
EXPLORE MTSU
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.
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