2020–21
TRUE TRANSITION
I AM TRUE BLUE
TRANSFER STUDENTS
3,000 freshmen 2,000 transfers incoming students a year
APPLY NOW!
• Fill out application at mtsu.edu/applynow
• Pay $25 nonrefundable application fee
Take the first step! Apply for admission easily online. mtsu.edu/apply
GUARANTEED ADMISSION Transfers Meet ONE of the following requirements: • Earn 24 or more semester hours with a 2.0 overall GPA from all postsecondary institutions
21,720 No.1 30 180+
students
college town in Tennessee
miles from Nashville
degree programs
in our 8 undergraduate colleges
Join a vibrant academic community in the heart of Tennessee ranked among the best colleges in the U.S. by The Princeton Review. We’ve completed almost $1 billion in construction recently on our beautiful 500-acre campus at MTSU, including the $147 million Science Corridor of Innovation featuring our 250,000-square-foot Science Building. A $39.6 million Behavioral and Health Sciences building opened in 2020. An everexpanding city of 135,000, Murfreesboro ranks among the nation’s 15 fastest-growing large cities and is part of the booming Nashville metro area. MTSU draws students from nearly all 95 counties from Memphis to Mountain City, almost every state, and 71 countries. And our tuition remains the lowest of the state’s three largest universities.
• Meet the freshman guaranteed admission standards if you’ve earned fewer than 24 hours (or 35 quarter hours) AND have an overall GPA of 2.0
Conditional Admission • If you don’t meet guaranteed admission, complete the additional personal statement questions on the application. • Your academic performance, standardized test scores, special interests and skills, and other nonacademic factors will be considered.
Questions? Contact Admissions: 615-898-2233; admissions@mtsu.edu; or fax, 615-898-5478 0420-8939 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by MTSU. The Assistant to the President for Institutional Equity and Compliance has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at Cope Administration Building 116, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; Marian. Wilson@mtsu.edu; or 615-898-2185. The MTSU policy on non-discrimination can be found at mtsu.edu/iec. 27252
• Have official high school and/or college, technical school, and GED (if applicable) transcripts sent to MTSU Office of Admissions 120 Student Services and Admissions Center 1301 E. Main St. Murfreesboro, TN 37132 • Submit official ACT or SAT scores if under age 21 (must be on high school transcripts or be sent directly from testing agency) MTSU School Code: 3994
TRUE VALUE
93% of MTSU students receive financial assistance Get the benefits of low tuition and high academic value. mtsu.edu/scholarships
MTSU Transfer Promise Guaranteed Scholarship • Apply and send transcripts to MTSU by Feb. 15 • $3,000 per year for two years (four semesters max.) • 3.0 overall college GPA and 60–105 earned credit hours prior to enrolling in MTSU
In-State Fees Average expenses are shown below, with an estimated cost per semester; other fees may apply. Tuition (15 hrs)
Books (estimated)
Residence Hall (optional)
Meal Plan (optional)
TOTAL
$4,712
$630
$2,332–$3,784
$549–$2,100
$10,198
Other Transfer Scholarships Honors Transfer Fellowship • Application at mtsu.edu/honors • Awarded to 30 students per year • $3,500 a semester ($7,000 out-of-state) for up to four semesters
Foundation and Departmental Scholarships • 700 endowed scholarships • Awarded annually to 2,000 students • Sponsored by academic and administrative departments
Out-of-State Fees
TRUE JOURNEY Take the next steps at MTSU, a place uniquely positioned to ease your transition as Tennessee’s top destination for transfer and non-traditional students. An advisor you know personally will ease the process and help you finish your four-year degree— whether you’re attending a community college or another university, leaving the military, or returning to school.
No.1 65
choice for transfers in state
countries available for study abroad
93% 200+
classes with 40 students or less
courses with free tutoring
Tuition (15 hrs)
Books (estimated)
Residence Hall (optional)
Meal Plan (optional)
TOTAL
$14,519
$630
$2,332–$3,784
$549–$2,100
$20,005
For a complete list of fees, go to mtsu.edu/tuition
Tennessee Transfer Pathways For a smooth transition to MTSU from community college, assure that all credits will transfer to your program after an A.A. or A.S. tntransferpathway.org MTSU offers ways to help you make a seamless move: • Guaranteed Admission: with a 2.0 and 24 earned college credits • Transfer Equivalences at Middle (TEAM): See how courses you’ve taken (or may take) will transfer. mtsu.edu/team • MTSU Promise: Get access to our advisors to ask about academics and our MT One Stop for enrollment support while you complete your associate’s degree with a TBR institution.
Choose #TrueBlue Many MTSU majors are ranked among the truly best programs in the nation, from accounting to aerospace to animation, concrete industry to entrepreneurship to horse science, and industrial/ organizational psychology to music business and recording. mtsu.edu/programs
1,000
military-connected served in largest TN veterans center
22 17:1 21
% enrollment age 25+ student to faculty ratio
average class size
TRUE STEPS
Find out how you would fit in at MTSU! Envision your career as a communicator, personal trainer, aviator, or hundreds of other possibilities. Start with a virtual tour and contact your counselor via mtsu.edu/visit. Learn about our innovative science labs, liberal arts lineup, and highly ranked business, education, health, and media programs. See what being True Blue is all about.
Guided Tours • Available on weekdays during the academic year • Select Saturday dates • Ask any questions Reserve your spot at mtsu.edu/tours
Checklist: Dates and Deadlines August 1: MTSU application available for Fall 2021
Self-Guided Tours
October 1: FAFSA and Foundation scholarships open online
Obtain your own self-guided tour document at mtsu.edu/tours, and park at Student Services and Admissions Center, 1860 Blue Raider Drive.
January 16: FAFSA priority deadline (fafsa.gov)
Virtual Events • True Blue Spotlight • Interactive map • Virtual campus tour —and more at mtsu.edu/visit
February 15: Guaranteed transfer scholarship deadline March: Sign up for CUSTOMS (mtsu.edu/customs)