Paying for Middle Tennessee State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,506 2.97%	$29,042 2.75%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,124 2.83%	$28,170 2.69%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) are $9,506 for Tennessee residents and $29,042 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,941. It could cover 27.34% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,879 for Tennessee residents and $39,415 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Middle Tennessee State's 4-year tuition is $39,127 for Tennessee residents and $119,455 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $121,234 for Tennessee residents and $201,562 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Middle Tennessee State University is $9,506 for Tennessee residents and $29,042 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.97% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.75% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Middle Tennessee State is $9,788 for Tennessee residents and $29,841 for out-of-state students, a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Middle Tennessee State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,232	$28,264	$14,062
2023-2024	$9,506	$29,042	$17,054
Change % 2023-2024	2.97%	2.75%	21.28%
2024-2025	$9,788	$29,841	$20,683

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,124 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,170. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Middle Tennessee State is $11,439 for Tennessee residents and $28,928 for out-of-state students , a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Middle Tennessee State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,818	$27,432	$14,062
2023-2024	$11,124	$28,170	$17,054
Change % 2023-2024	2.83%	2.69%	21.28%
2024-2025	$11,439	$28,928	$20,683

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Middle Tennessee State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $314 for Tennessee residents and $1,128 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $536 for Tennessee residents and $1,483 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$306	$1,099
	2023-2024	$314	$1,128
	2024-2025	$322	$1,158
Graduate	2022-2023	$522	$1,445
	2023-2024	$536	$1,483
	2024-2025	$550	$1,522

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,054 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 21.28% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 22.61% compared to the previous year.

The Middle Tennessee State's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,820 for state residents and $47,356 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,008 for state residents and $47,544 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Middle Tennessee State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,506
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$29,042
Room & Board	$11,704	$11,678
Personal Expenses	$5,350	$5,564
Books & Supplies	$1,260
COA (In-State)	$27,820	$28,008
COA (Out-of-State)	$47,356	$47,544

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Middle Tennessee State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Middle Tennessee State is $39,127 for Tennessee residents and $119,455 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Middle Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Middle Tennessee State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,615	$9,725	$9,837	$9,950	$39,127
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,367	$29,696	$30,028	$30,364	$119,455
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,725	$9,837	$9,950	$10,064	$39,575
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,696	$30,028	$30,364	$30,704	$120,791
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,837	$9,950	$10,064	$10,179	$40,029
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,028	$30,364	$30,704	$31,047	$122,143
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,950	$10,064	$10,179	$10,296	$40,488
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,364	$30,704	$31,047	$31,395	$123,510
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,064	$10,179	$10,296	$10,414	$40,952
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,704	$31,047	$31,395	$31,746	$124,892

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $121,234 for Tennessee residents and $201,562 for out-of-state students.

Middle Tennessee State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,772	$29,766	$30,805	$31,892	$121,234
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$48,524	$49,736	$50,996	$52,306	$201,562
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,766	$30,805	$31,892	$33,027	$125,490
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$49,736	$50,996	$52,306	$53,668	$206,706
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,805	$31,892	$33,027	$34,215	$129,939
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$50,996	$52,306	$53,668	$55,083	$212,053
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,892	$33,027	$34,215	$35,457	$134,591
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,306	$53,668	$55,083	$56,556	$217,613
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,027	$34,215	$35,457	$36,756	$139,455
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,668	$55,083	$56,556	$58,088	$223,395

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $89,470 for Tennessee residents and $169,798 for out-of-state students.

Middle Tennessee State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,831	$21,825	$22,864	$23,951	$89,470
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,583	$41,795	$43,055	$44,365	$169,798
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,825	$22,864	$23,951	$25,086	$93,726
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,795	$43,055	$44,365	$45,727	$174,942
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,864	$23,951	$25,086	$26,274	$98,175
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,055	$44,365	$45,727	$47,142	$180,289
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,951	$25,086	$26,274	$27,516	$102,827
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,365	$45,727	$47,142	$48,615	$185,849
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,086	$26,274	$27,516	$28,815	$107,691
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,727	$47,142	$48,615	$50,147	$191,631

	In-State	Out-of-State
Middle Tennessee State University	$9,506	$29,042
The University of Texas at El Paso	$9,544	$25,512
Florida Atlantic University	$4,879	$17,324
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
University of Alabama at Birmingham	$8,832	$21,864
The University of Texas at San Antonio	$9,279	$22,217