Middle Tennessee State University is a public research university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Here is a detailed introduction:

School History

The school was founded in 1911 as a small teacher training school called Middle Tennessee State Normal School. After several name changes and developments, it became Middle Tennessee State University in 1965.

School Size

Campus Area: The campus covers an area of ​​500 acres and is located in Murfreesboro, just a 30-minute drive from the state capital and country music capital Nashville.

Number of Students: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 20,086 students, including 17,438 undergraduates and 2,648 graduate students.

Academic Ranking

In the 2021 USNews American University Rankings, the school ranked 298-389.

Rated as "R2: Doctoral Granting University-High Research Activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for Advanced Education Schools.

Subjects and majors

Number of majors: The school has 8 undergraduate colleges and a graduate school, offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments.

Advantageous majors: The school's aerospace major is one of the largest majors of its kind in the United States, the School of Economics is one of the 15 largest economics schools in the United States, and the accounting major enjoys a high reputation internationally. In addition, majors such as record industry management, mass media, agriculture, and health care are also strong.

Teaching characteristics

Combination of practice and theory: The school focuses on practical teaching. The curriculum settings of many majors include internships, practical projects, etc., so that students can apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned to practice and improve their problem-solving ability and professional quality. For example, students majoring in aerospace have the opportunity to participate in actual aviation projects and research, cooperate with related companies and institutions, and accumulate practical experience.

Small class teaching and personalized guidance: Some courses adopt small class teaching mode, and the teacher-student ratio is relatively reasonable. Teachers can pay more attention to each student's learning situation, provide students with personalized guidance and feedback, and help students better master knowledge and skills, and cultivate innovative thinking and independent thinking ability.

Faculty

The school has 1,223 academic teachers who have rich teaching and research experience in their respective fields and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Admission situation

The school's admission requirements are relatively flexible. For international students, they are generally required to provide high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other application materials. At the same time, they need to meet certain language score requirements, such as IELTS total score 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 71 points, but some projects may have higher requirements.

Study abroad costs

The annual tuition for undergraduate students in the state is about US$10,000-12,000, and the annual tuition for undergraduate students out of the state is about US$25,000-28,000; graduate tuition varies by major, generally per credit About $500-1000. In addition, other living expenses such as accommodation, food, and textbooks need to be considered, which will cost about $10,000-15,000 per year.

Campus Life

Student Organizations and Societies: The school has a variety of student organizations and societies, covering various fields such as academics, culture, art, sports, hobbies, etc., such as student unions, academic clubs, music societies, sports associations, etc. Students can join corresponding organizations and societies according to their interests and hobbies, make friends, expand their network, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports Activities: The school's sports programs are excellent. It is a member of the NCAA Division I and has multiple sports teams, such as football, basketball, baseball, track and field, etc. The school's sports facilities are complete, providing students with a good exercise and competitive environment. Students can participate in various sports activities, watch sports games, and feel the charm of campus sports culture.

Cultural Activities: The school often holds various cultural activities, such as concerts, art exhibitions, drama performances, cultural festivals, etc., to enrich students' cultural life and improve their artistic accomplishment and cultural literacy. In addition, the school also cooperates with local communities and enterprises to carry out various social practice activities and volunteer services, providing students with opportunities to understand and serve the society.