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    Middle Tennessee State University

    Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    • Public
      4 year
    • 1:20
      Faculty to Student Ratio
    • 9%
      Transfer Student Ratio
    Middle Tennessee State University, a comprehensive regional institution located in Murfreesboro, serves a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students. While proud of its role as the destination of choice for Tennessee undergraduates the University is also home to the largest Adult Degree Completion Program in the State. As an innovator in Prior Learning Assessment, MTSU has found unique ways of helping adult learners graduate quickly while maintaining the quality education for which it is known. Due to its deeply ingrained commitment to student success the University provides extensive tutoring, advising, and support programs and an excellent education for all of its students.
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    Overview

    Total Faculty 909
    Total Enrollment 22,729
    Programs 296
    Courses 4,099
    Equivalencies 279,672 incoming Equivalencies
    27,765 outgoing Equivalencies

    Financial Information

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
      Transfer Scholarships are available both for Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Deadlines: Fall--February 15 Spring--October 1 PTK and Honors Scholarships require a separate application; for more details on transfer student scholarships visit: http://www.mtsu.edu/scholarships
    • Tuition and Fees:
      Current tuition and fee rates can be found at http://www.mtsu.edu/bursar/rates_main.php

    Information for Transfer In Students

    • Adult Degree Completion Programs:
      Any degree offered by MTSU may be used as part of the Adult Degree Completion Program. Every adult student has an assigned advisor to help them select the program that best fits their specific circumstances and goals.
    • Credit for Prior Learning:
      Portfolio Assessments, Institutional Challenge Exams, ACE-Military, DANTES/DSST Exams, CLEP, ACT, SAT, Excelsior*, TECEP*, AP, IB, ACE-Workplace*, NCCRS* (*Credit recommendation from these sources can be earned through portfolio assessment.)

    Application Deadlines for Transfer

    Fall July 1
    Spring December 15

    Additional Information

    • Adult Learner Focused Institution:
      Yes.
    • Veteran Friendly:
      Yes
    • Childcare:
      MTSU Child Development Center is a laboratory school.

    Transfer Application Requirements

    • Minimum GPA:
      24 or more earned semesters hours with a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
    • Official Transcripts:
      Official transcripts from each institution are required. Students who have not earned a Bachelor's degree in the past will also need to submit official high school transcripts as well.
    • SAT/ACT Scores:
      ACT or SAT scores are only required if the student has earned less than 24 credit hours and is 21 or younger; individual consideration through appeal process available.
    • Application Fee:
      There is a $25 application fee.
    • Other Requirements:
      Transfer application not meeting guaranteed admission criteria may submit their credentials to the Admissions Review Board for review. Information about this process is mailed to students during the application processing stage.
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    • Apply Here:

    Transfer Credit Policy

    Middle Tennessee State University

    Address:
    1301 East Main Street
    Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
    United States
    Main Phone:
    (615) 898-2111
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    Contacts

    Transfer Admission Contact:
    John Davis
    Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions
    615-898-5324
    john.davis@mtsu.edu
    Veterans Services Contact:
    Jeremy Winsett
    Transition Manager, Veterans & Military Veterans Center
    (615) 904-8146
    jeremy.winsett@mtsu.edu
    Adult Learner Contact:
    Dr. Peggy Carpenter
    Assistant Dean - Academic Outreach, University College
    (615) 494-7714
    Peggy.Carpenter@mtsu.edu
    Last updated on 3/12/2024 by Middle Tennessee State University.