| Middle Tennessee State vs. UTC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #207 in National Universities #7 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,266 Tennessee Residents $31,574 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,448 Tennessee Residents $18,512 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,718 Tennessee Residents $29,700 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,110 Tennessee Residents $19,174 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,093 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,908 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter69.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.09% |
| Favorable30.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.25% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,488 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,775 |
| Larger18,042 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,202 |
| Larger2,446 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,573 |
| Larger3,076 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,264 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,252) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,200 | Number of faculty | 779 |
| Lower$87,588 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,410 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.