More selective than 56% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 92% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Middle Tennessee State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Middle Tennessee State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Middle Tennessee State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Middle Tennessee State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 520–630 | 490–600 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 510–630 | 490–600 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Middle Tennessee State University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Middle Tennessee State University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Southern Adventist University | 66% | 49% | $24,345 |
| 13 | Cumberland University | 67% | 46% | $18,759 |
| 14 | Lipscomb University | 68% | 72% | $24,739 |
| 15 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | 48% | $14,836 |
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | 53% | $16,813 |
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Middle Tennessee State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Middle Tennessee State University admissions questions
What is the Middle Tennessee State University acceptance rate?
Middle Tennessee State University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,039 of 14,763 applicants were admitted.
Does Middle Tennessee State University require the SAT or ACT?
Middle Tennessee State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 92% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of Middle Tennessee State University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1230 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Middle Tennessee State University?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,126 of 10,039).
Is Middle Tennessee State University getting harder to get into?
Middle Tennessee State University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Middle Tennessee State University overview