by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 19,188 undergraduates in 2020, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large, public university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Middle Tennessee State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Middle Tennessee State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Middle Tennessee State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Middle Tennessee State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Middle Tennessee State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Middle Tennessee State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Middle Tennessee State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Middle Tennessee State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Middle Tennessee State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Middle Tennessee State University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 19,188 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 15,520 (80.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,668 (19.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15,520 | 3,668 | 19,188 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Middle Tennessee State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Middle Tennessee State University #584 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Middle Tennessee State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Middle Tennessee State University Diversity Guide.
Middle Tennessee State University has a total of 449 student athletes, 298 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $23,155,761 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $23,155,761 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Middle Tennessee State University Athletics