Middle Tennessee State University Admission Requirements
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Middle Tennessee State University Admission Overview
Middle Tennessee State University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Middle Tennessee State University admitted 69.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (A-) and SAT 1010-1230 / ACT 20-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Middle Tennessee State University requires the SAT or ACT.
Middle Tennessee State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Middle Tennessee State University
Acceptance Rate
The Middle Tennessee State University acceptance rate is 69.1%. Last year, 10,356 of 14,989 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Middle Tennessee State University and can you get accepted?
Middle Tennessee State University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Middle Tennessee State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Middle Tennessee State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.64Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Middle Tennessee State University typically have around a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.
22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #12 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Middle Tennessee State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1230Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
6%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 490
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 600
- Composite 1230
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Middle Tennessee State University typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Middle Tennessee State University ranks #14 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1230
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Middle Tennessee State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
93%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 17
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Middle Tennessee State University typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Middle Tennessee State University places #11 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 15, 2027Days left to Apply
349Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Middle Tennessee State University is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Middle Tennessee State University is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220978.
GPA calculator: Middle Tennessee State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026