Applying to Middle Tennessee State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
68.00%	1,100

Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate is 68.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 14,763 students applied and 10,039 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Middle Tennessee State.

Middle Tennessee State's acceptance rate places 16th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 22 at Middle Tennessee State. Middle Tennessee State's SAT score ranks 15th out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Middle Tennessee State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Middle Tennessee State University is 68.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.00%. 6,390 men and 8,373 women applied to Middle Tennessee State and 4,345 men and 5,694 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,521 men and 1,594 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Middle Tennessee State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Middle Tennessee State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	14,763	6,390	8,373	0	0
Admitted	10,039	4,345	5,694	0	0
Enrolled	3,112	1,521	1,594	0	0
Acceptance Rate	68.00%	68.00%	68.00%	-	-
Yield	31.00%	35.01%	27.99%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Middle Tennessee State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 221 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,880 students (92%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Middle Tennessee State.

The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25^th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Middle Tennessee State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Middle Tennessee State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Middle Tennessee State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1000	1100	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	560	630
SAT Math	490	540	600
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	19	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Middle Tennessee State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and SAT / ACT to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Middle Tennessee State. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Middle Tennessee State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Middle Tennessee State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Middle Tennessee State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Middle Tennessee State.

Admission Information for Applying to Middle Tennessee State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	www.mtsu.edu/admissn/
Online Application	www.mtsu.edu/applynow/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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