Middle Tennessee State University is a public university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 1911 as a normal school, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments. MTSU is most prominently known for its Recording Industry, Aerospace, Music and Concrete Industry Management programs. The university has partnered in research endeavors with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the United States Army, and the United States Marine Corps. In 2009, Middle Tennessee State University was ranked among the nation's top 100 public universities by Forbes magazine. Prior to 2017, MTSU was part of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. In 2017, governance was transferred to an institutional board of trustees. MTSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
| Motto | Agriculture and Commerce |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 11, 1911 |
| Academic affiliations | APLU, ORAU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $108.9 million (2020) |
| President | Sidney A. McPhee |
| Academic staff | 900 |
| Students | 21,913 (Fall 2017) |
| Undergraduates | 19,523 (Fall 2017) |
| Postgraduates | 2,390 (Fall 2017) |
| Campus | Suburban, 500 acres |
| Colors | Royal blue & White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I, Conference USA |
| Sports | 15 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Lightning |
About Middle Tennessee State University
Public university best known for its recording industry, aerospace, music and concrete industry management programs. The school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Achievement of Middle Tennessee State University
In 2009, the university was featured on Forbes' top 100 public universities in the US list.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University Category.
Latest information about Middle Tennessee State University updated on July 28 2021.
