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Middle Tennessee State University Computer Science Programs

Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, TN. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Middle Tennessee State University Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 12	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#91 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#451 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Middle Tennessee State University?

Contact information for Middle Tennessee State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone:	6158982300
Website:	www.mtsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.mtsu.edu/admissn/
Financial Aid:	www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Middle Tennessee State University?

You can apply to Middle Tennessee State University online at: www.mtsu.edu/applynow/

Middle Tennessee State University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Middle Tennessee State University

This is what Middle Tennessee State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Middle Tennessee State University?

Middle Tennessee State University admits 69%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 93% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Middle Tennessee State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 630. Math scores were between 490 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1230. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Middle Tennessee State University ranged between 20 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Middle Tennessee State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,579	4,569	69%
Women	8,410	5,787	69%

Can I Afford Middle Tennessee State University?

The average net price after aid at Middle Tennessee State University is $12,599. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,204
In-State Fees	$2,062
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,512
Out-of-State Fees	$2,062
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,266
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,574

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Middle Tennessee State University receive some form of financial aid (3,054 students).

Nearly 79% of students at Middle Tennessee State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,149 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,378.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Middle Tennessee State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,129 per year.

Middle Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,503 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 16,115 undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Middle Tennessee State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	692
Black or African American	2,143
Hispanic	1,659
White	10,168
American Indian/Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	16
Two or More Races	725
Non-Resident	386

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	2,845
Georgia	62
Alabama	33
Kentucky	25
South Carolina	14

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Middle Tennessee State University Graduate Student Diversity

2,515 of Middle Tennessee State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Middle Tennessee State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Middle Tennessee State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	95
Black or African American	339
Hispanic	153
White	1,597
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	70
Non-Resident	236

Online Learning at Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

8,185 undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University took at least one online class — of those, 2,030 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 459 students took at least one online class and 1,046 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Middle Tennessee State University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Middle Tennessee State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	112	18	—	130
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	69	—	69

Academic Programs at Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Middle Tennessee State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.