by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Middle Tennessee State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Middle Tennessee State University costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Middle Tennessee State University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $28,264 in 2020-2021. If you were a Tennessee resident, the yearly charges were $9,232.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $26,376 | $1,888 | $28,264 |
| In-State | $7,344 | $1,888 | $9,232 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $28,264 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Middle Tennessee State University only charges $9,232 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Middle Tennessee State University compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Middle Tennessee State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Middle Tennessee State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.39% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,491 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Middle Tennessee State University to be $19,114, and $38,765 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.42% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $29,072.
This would result in a total cost of $58,557 for two years and $118,788 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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