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Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132		 General information
 (615) 898-2300

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 23,246 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

About this School
Middle Tennessee State University (founded September 11, 1911, and commonly abbreviated as MTSU) is an American university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 1909, the Tennessee Legislature enacted the General Education Bill. This bill stated that three colleges be established within each grand division of the state (Modern-day ETSU, MTSU, and University of Memphis) and one additional school for African-American students (TSU). These schools would be founded in 1911. Originally known as the Middle Tennessee Normal School, it became a state college in 1943 and officially became a university in 1965. It is currently the second-largest institution of higher learning in Tennessee (by overall enrollment), trailing only The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. MTSU, however, currently has the state's largest enrollment of undergraduate students. MTSU's tenth and current President is Sidney A. McPhee, Ed.D. He has served since 2001. MTSU is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System, one of two higher education systems in Tennessee. Originally known primarily for its Education and Nursing programs, MTSU has more recently gained notoriety for its outstanding Aerospace, Business, and Mass Communication/Recording Industry programs. MTSU's easy access from Nashville and surrounding cities via Interstate 24 and State Route 840, coupled with its favorable enrollment standards, makes it the largest university in the central third of the state and the single largest economic contributor in Murfreesboro.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 5,700$ 5,278$ 4,766
Out of State$ 16,592$ 15,554$ 14,460
Books and Supplies$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$ 6,453$ 6,204$ 5,182
Other Expenses$ 2,800$ 2,500$ 2,464
Off Campus
Room and board$ 7,899$ 7,670$ 7,100
Other Expenses$ 2,800$ 2,500$ 2,464
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 2,800$ 2,500$ 2,464

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 27% $ 2,770
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 78% $ 4,184
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 22% $ 1,980
Loans to students 41% $ 3,075
 
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