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Middle Tennessee State University student guide: campus events and game days, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Murfreesboro.
Fast facts about Middle Tennessee State University
- Founded
- 1911
- Teams
- Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at Middle Tennessee State University
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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What's on at Middle Tennessee State University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
Middle Tennessee State University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates16,301
Admitted69%
Average net price$13,359per year, after aid
Total cost$24,289per year, before aid
Graduation rate54%
Return for year two80%
Median earnings$48,54110 years after starting
Median debt$20,000at graduation
Students per teacher17 to 1
Average SAT1121
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Most popular majors
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree · 293 reported graduates$31,475median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 271 reported graduates$38,176median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 242 reported graduates$28,785median pay a year after
- Air TransportationBachelor's Degree · 212 reported graduates$43,750median pay a year after
- MusicBachelor's Degree · 155 reported graduates$29,416median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Open late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
MS
1.1 mi from campus
1.1 mi from campusMariscos Sayulita Nayarit
RestaurantFo
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusFive on Black Kitchen and Spirit House
RestaurantXH
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusXiaos' Hibachi and Sushi
RestaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
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0.5 mi from campus
0.5 mi from campusFar East Restaurant | Chinese & Thai
RestaurantMo
1.8 mi from campus
1.8 mi from campusMarina's on the Square
RestaurantUR
1.8 mi from campus
1.8 mi from campusU&I Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
Shops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
SS
1.1 mi from campus
1.1 mi from campusSteered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift
Thrift shopGP
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusGarden Patch Thrift Shoppe
Thrift shopJM
1.9 mi from campus
1.9 mi from campusJ. Mullins Jewelry & Gifts
Jewelry shopBJ
2.4 mi from campus
2.4 mi from campusBell Jewelers
Jewelry shopArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
CF
1.7 mi from campus
1.7 mi from campusCenter For the Arts
Art galleryEF
2.0 mi from campus
2.0 mi from campusEmery's Fine Arts Gallery
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Questions students ask about Middle Tennessee State University
How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,359 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $24,289 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
54% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 80% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
69% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1121. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Middle Tennessee State University?
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's degree), Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Middle Tennessee State University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $48,541. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Middle Tennessee State University founded?
Middle Tennessee State University was founded in 1911. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at Middle Tennessee State University?
Landmarks at Middle Tennessee State University include Murphy Center (arena), James E. Walker Library (library).
Where is Middle Tennessee State University?
1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, in Murfreesboro.
More colleges near Murfreesboro
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.