Middle Tennessee State University Acceptance Rate
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,763
- Admitted
- 10,039
- Yield
- 31.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,353 to 14,763 (+58%) over that period.
Its 68% rate makes Middle Tennessee State University more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
Middle Tennessee State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 31.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,353 | 6,740 | 72.1% | 3,095 |
| 2015–16 | 8,164 | 5,927 | 72.6% | 2,839 |
| 2016–17 | 8,538 | 5,858 | 68.6% | 2,893 |
| 2017–18 | 9,938 | 5,898 | 59.3% | 3,016 |
| 2018–19 | 8,055 | 7,534 | 93.5% | 2,897 |
| 2019–20 | 8,973 | 8,409 | 93.7% | 3,312 |
| 2020–21 | 9,096 | 8,568 | 94.2% | 3,093 |
| 2021–22 | 11,244 | 7,691 | 68.4% | 2,752 |
| 2022–23 | 12,868 | 9,335 | 72.5% | 2,805 |
| 2023–24 | 14,763 | 10,039 | 68% | 3,126 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,373 | 5,693 | 68% |
| Men | 6,390 | 4,346 | 68% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 92% |
How Middle Tennessee State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Middle Tennessee State University's acceptance rate is 68% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,039 admitted of 14,763 applicants).
Is Middle Tennessee State University test optional?
Middle Tennessee State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Middle Tennessee State University?
Middle Tennessee State University received 14,763 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,039.
What SAT score do you need for Middle Tennessee State University?
Admitted students at Middle Tennessee State University typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Middle Tennessee State University getting harder to get into?
Middle Tennessee State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mtsu.edu/.