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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
- 1301 East Main Street
- Murfreesboro, TN 37132
- OPEID College Code: 00351000
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- General Phone: (615) 898-2300
- President: Dr. Sidney A. Mcphee
- Website: www.mtsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 23,246
- College Alias: MTSU
- College Mascot: Blue Raiders
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MTSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,529 | 7,653 | 14,182 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,615 (40%) | 2,944 (38%) | 5,559 (39%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,707 (65%) | 1,869 (63%) | 3,576 (64%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 154 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,328 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 27% | 78% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,075 | $2,770 | $4,184 | $1,980 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 203 | 198 | 237 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,155 | 4,928 | 3,916 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,278 | $4,766 | $4,600 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,554 | $14,460 | $13,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,204 | $5,182 | $5,029 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,464 | $2,464 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,670 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,464 | $2,464 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,464 | $2,464 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,982 | $13,412 | $13,093 |
| Out of State | $25,258 | $23,106 | $22,405 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,448 | $15,330 | $15,164 |
| Out of State | $26,724 | $25,024 | $24,476 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,778 | $8,230 | $8,064 |
| Out of State | $19,054 | $17,924 | $17,376 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,246 Undergraduate: 20,883 Graduate: 2,363
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,750 Female: 12,496
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,912 Female: 10,971
- Graduate Gender Male: 838 Female: 1,525
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,492 Part-Time: 4,754
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,760 Part-Time: 3,123
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 732 Part-Time: 1,631
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 298 | 1% |
| American Indian | 110 | 0.5% |
| Black | 3,128 | 13% |
| Asian | 568 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 500 | 2% |
| White | 18,376 | 79% |
| Unknown | 266 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 54 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,368 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,086 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,749 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,982 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,154 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 768 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 780 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 293 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,518 | 2,145 | 373 |
| Faculty Status | 1,303 | 967 | 336 |
| Tenured Faculty | 586 | 586 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 408 | - | 408 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,218 | 882 | 336 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,149 | 815 | 334 |
| Primarily Research | 13 | 13 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 106 | 105 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 556 | 556 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 638 | 602 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 414 | 385 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 56 | 51 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 139 | 139 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,166 (864) | $67,227 (482) | $58,042 (382) |
| Professor | $81,555 (294) | $83,222 (197) | $78,171 (97) |
| Associate Professor | $63,048 (254) | $65,278 (149) | $59,885 (105) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,695 (214) | $52,240 (93) | $51,277 (121) |
| Instructor | $34,522 (102) | $33,120 (43) | $35,544 (59) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,466 (3) | $69,699 (2) | $114,000 (1) |
| Professor | $114,000 (1) | - (-) | $114,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $66,950 (1) | $66,950 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,448 (1) | $72,448 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,187 (867) | $67,185 (484) | $58,134 (383) |
| Professor | $81,595 (295) | $83,222 (197) | $78,325 (98) |
| Associate Professor | $63,016 (255) | $65,208 (150) | $59,885 (105) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,730 (215) | $52,315 (94) | $51,277 (121) |
| Instructor | $34,522 (102) | $33,120 (43) | $35,544 (59) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,782,767 | $2,965,107 | $1,817,660 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 426 | 280 | 146 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 346 | 234 | 112 |
| Baseball | 51 | 51 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 135 | 76 | 59 |
| Football | 115 | 115 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $105,257 | $64,840 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $74,045 | $33,807 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 46% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 8 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 84 | 76 |
| Liquor Related | 150 | 123 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 28 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 44 | 32 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 5 |
| Burglary | 73 | 42 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 5 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 72 | 32 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 |
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