Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 68% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1000–1230 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 19–26 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $12,599 |
| Grad rate | 54% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,541 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
~1000 words each.
- The ability to embrace change while holding on to your core values is vital to the success as a college student. How might you achieve this while at MTSU?
- The historical significance of the Declaration of Independence resonates with Americans from all backgrounds. Define what it means to you as an adult embarking on a new adventure.
- The collaboration, compromise, and vision of the Continental Congress led to our independence from Britain. How might you contribute to the making of history while at MTSU?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).