Middle Tennessee State University Review

Middle Tennessee State University Overview

Middle Tennessee State University was founded as an education college in 1911. It is currently made up of seven colleges and offers 60 degree programs to 23,872 students each year. The student population is primarily comprised of undergraduates enrolled in 4-year baccalaureate programs; graduate-level studies are also available.

The Department of Recording Industry is the school's most popular program. The program is divided into concentrations in music business, commercial songwriting, production and technology. Students specialize in order to grasp the marketing, management, publishing, recording, mixing, mastering, songwriting and theory of music in accordance to their individual career interests. Because of the popularity of the program, upper-division class enrollment is extremely competitive. The program was identified as 'one of the preeminent music business programs in the country' by Rolling Stone.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

Those who wish to enroll in Middle Tennessee State University as freshmen are encouraged to apply online. Prospective students must fill out the school's application, submit a personal statement, an application fee, standardized test scores and a high school transcript. Those applying for graduate studies can also apply online, though application materials and qualifying test scores vary by program. Middle Tennessee State University accepts several forms of financial aid, and the school's website provides tools to help students obtain financial aid. Options include scholarships, grants, federal loans, state loans, federal work-study, fee discounts and waivers.

Campus Facilities and Learning Environment

Middle Tennessee State University's campus is made up of 109 buildings on 466 acres. There are 20 on-campus dormitories, eight fraternity houses and two apartment complexes, but most students live in apartment complexes surrounding the university.

The campus hosts 225 student organizations. These include honor societies, human interest groups, professional organizations, sports clubs and political alliances. Several groups participate in statewide and national conferences. The Middle Tennessee State University website dedicates a page to these organizations, encouraging students to join.

Schools and Colleges at Middle Tennessee State University

• College of Basic and Applied Sciences
• College of Education and Behavioral Science
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Mass Communication
• Jennings A. Jones College of Business
• University Honors College

School Contact Information

• Address: 1301 East Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37132
• Phone Number: (615) 898-2300