Middle Tennessee State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,536

2.61% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,700

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0215%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68%

14,763 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

20,183

73.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54%

1,607 Graduates

About

Middle Tennessee State University is a higher education institution located in Rutherford County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Middle Tennessee State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (293 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (248 degrees), and General Psychology (242 degrees).

In 2023, 4,919 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Middle Tennessee State University. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,346 degrees), 4.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (708 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $7,536, which is $−23,467 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Middle Tennessee State University was 0.0215%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,641 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $7,536, which is $23,468 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,700.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Middle Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,536

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was $7,536. The cost of tuition at Middle Tennessee State University is $−23,468 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,700

2023 Value

2.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Middle Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,700. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Middle Tennessee State University grew by 2.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,358

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Middle Tennessee State University was of $10,358 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.6% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0215%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Middle Tennessee State University was 0.0215%, which represents 1 out of the 4641 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Middle Tennessee State University received 14,763 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 14,763 applicants, 10,039 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 20,183 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Middle Tennessee State University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,039

Accepted Out of 14,763

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Middle Tennessee State University was 68% (10,039 admissions from 14,763 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 7.54%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Middle Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

221

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Middle Tennessee State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Middle Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 20,183 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University is 14,784 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,399. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Middle Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.5% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 8.84% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0842% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.2%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,183 students. The full-time enrollment at Middle Tennessee State University is 14,784 and the part-time enrollment is 5,399. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Middle Tennessee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Middle Tennessee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,016 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,721 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,785 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Middle Tennessee State University is 64.5% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 8.84% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0842% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 348 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 731 more women than men received degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University is white (3,346 degrees awarded). There were 4.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (708 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Middle Tennessee State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (293 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (248 degrees) and General Psychology (242 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middle Tennessee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (222 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (519 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Other managers (154,198 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,191 people), Graphic designers (95,962 people), Secondary school teachers (94,104 people), and Postsecondary teachers (81,994 people).

The most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University in 2023 are Transportation (222 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (519 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees), and Library Science (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Transportation (222 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (519 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees), and Library Science (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middle Tennessee State University are Elementary & secondary schools (350,047 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,542 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,573 people), Computer Systems Design (124,162 people), and Construction (82,065 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Middle Tennessee State University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
293 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
248 degrees awarded
General Psychology
242 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Middle Tennessee State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,094

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,825

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,094 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University, which is 0.741 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,825).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Middle Tennessee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 227 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.894 times less than the 254 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 254 degrees were awarded to men at Middle Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.12 times more than the 227 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Middle Tennessee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Middle Tennessee State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.249% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,346 degrees awarded
Black or African American
708 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
324 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Middle Tennessee State University is white (3,346 degrees awarded). There were 4.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (708 degrees).

0.549% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,906 degrees awarded
White Male
1,440 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
432 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middle Tennessee State University is white female (1,906 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,440 degrees).

Operations

Middle Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $137M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.83M (5.7%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Middle Tennessee State University had a total salary expenditure of 429M. Middle Tennessee State University employs 338 Professors, 208 Associate professors and 195 Lecturers. Most academics at Middle Tennessee State University are Male Professor (198), Female Professor (140), and Male Associate professor (123).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 514 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 177 employees, and Management with 125 employees.

Endowment

$137M

2023 Endowment

8.27%

growth from 2022

Middle Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at about $137M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Middle Tennessee State University grew 8.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $297M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Middle Tennessee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.4M - Federal
$3.37M - State
$105k - Local

As of 2023, Middle Tennessee State University received $11.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.37M from state grants and contracts, and $105k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$188M

2023 Salaries

5.06%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Middle Tennessee State University paid a median of $188M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($429M) and a 5.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.95% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.49% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$80M

Instructional Salaries

936

Number of Employees

In 2023, Middle Tennessee State University paid a total of $80M to 936 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

338 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

514 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University were Professor with 338 employees, Associate professor with 208 employees, and Lecturer with 195 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University were Office and Administrative Support with 514 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 177 employees, and Management with 125 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Middle Tennessee State University was Male Professor with 198 employees, Female Professor with 140 employees, and Male Associate professor with 123 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Middle Tennessee State University.

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