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Tel: 1(615) 898-2980
E-mail: nsh@ELS.edu

• Concurrent Enrollment at MTSU may be available

Middle Tennessee State University

1301 E. Main Street
International Enrollment & Services, Box 120
Murfreesboro , TN  37132    Map it

School web site         https://www.mtsu.edu/

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Institution Type

Doctorate-Granting University

Degrees offered

Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Campus Character:

Suburban
Co-educational
Public

Nearest ELS Center(s):

Nashville, TN

ELS Level Required:

• Bachelor: 110
• Master: 112
• Bachelor: 112
• Doctorate: 112

Student Life:

* MTSU has a 13,000 square meter recreation center which includes basketball / volleyball courts, racquetball courts, indoor track, aerobics room, fitness machines, indoor and outdoor pools, rock climbing wall, sundeck, indoor soccer / in-line hockey arena, ropes challenge and massage therapy room. * Student Health Services provide full-time professional staff * More than 200 organizations including honor societies, fraternities / sororities, professional organizations, sports teams / clubs, cheerleading, political groups, human interest groups, student radio and student publications. * Student Programming and Events arrange for concerts, films, lectures, etc.

Rankings:

U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 293-381 ] "Top National Universities"
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2016, Rank: - ] Among Forbes list of "Americas Best Colleges"
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2016, Rank: 2% ] “National Universities with the Most International Students”
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2015, Rank: - ] Among the “Forbes List of Top Colleges Overall”
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2015, Rank: 172 ] "Best National Universities in the South"
WASHINGTON MONTHLY : [ Year: 2015, Rank: 124 ] “Top National Universities”
WASHINGTON MONTHLY : [ Year: 2015, Rank: 20 ] National schools in “Best Bang for the Buck” in the South

Admissions & Academic Information

Academic Calendar

• Semesters

Study Opportunities

• University offers Concurrent Enrollment.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
• Professional Transcript Evaluation 
  Professional Transcript Eval using services accredited by NACES for transfer applicants
  -   Course by Course evaluation required for transfer applicants.
  -   Acceptable providers:
  * ACEI* AACRAO* ECE* Joseph Silny* WES* Evaluation Service, Inc.* Educational Perspectives
• Current, official certified bank statement issued within the last 6 months with the bearer's name in English and the balance in US currency or Scholarship letter
  Average annual cost: $36,500
• Affidavit of financial support signed by person whose name is on bank statement
• Copy of Passport Picture Page
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  Duolingo accepted - minimum score is 85 (Nursing and Aerospace require a 95)
  * TOEFL PB* TOEFL PB* IELTS
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
  Students will have to provide official documents prior to enrollment.
• If the GPA is below 3.0/4.0, a minimum SAT score of 1020 or a minimum ACT score of 22 is required prior to matriculation. See ELS for alternative

Items below may be due after enrollment or for Visa purposes (NOT an admission requirement)

• University Placement Tests.
  COMPASS English and Math placement tests; dual enrollment during remedial English or Math classes
  
• Health Form(signed by provider).
  Form can be found at http://w1.mtsu.edu/intered/students.php
  
  

Graduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
  Required at the time of full admission only
• Professional Transcript Evaluation
  Required at the time of full admission only
  -   Evaluation required for graduate applicants.
  -   Acceptable providers:
  * ACEI* AACRAO* ECE* Joseph Silny* WES* Evaluation Service, Inc.* Educational Perspectives
• Current, official certified bank statement issued within the last 6 months with the bearer's name in English and the balance in US currency or Scholarship letter
  Average annual cost: $36,500
• Affidavit of financial support signed by person whose name is on bank statement
• Copy of Passport Picture Page
• Statement of Purpose, Essay or Writing Sample
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
  3 envelope(s) signed, sealed and labeled in English with student's name and recommender's name(s)
  Can vary depending on program
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  Duolingo accepted - minimum score is 95
  * TOEFL PB* TOEFL PB* IELTS
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
  Students will have to provide official documents prior to enrollment.
• Standardized test scores may be required.
• Must have official GRE or GMAT scores at the time of application for those programs that require them.
  

Housing & Cost Information

On Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Housing is available
• Graduate: Housing is available

Off Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Housing is available
• Graduate: Housing is available

Housing

* 21 residence halls and apartments housing 3500 students * Meals not included in housing costs.

Character & Location

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), one of the oldest and largest universities in Tennessee, is located approximately 48 kilometers south of Nashville in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro is widely known as the most livable city in the fastest growing region in Tennessee. The vibrant city and MTSU have rich histories and unique traditions. There are more than 100,000 residents and more than 24,000 students representing 35 states and 85 countries who are proud to call Murfreesboro home! MTSU offers a safe, friendly and caring atmosphere for more than 1,200 international students.

MTSU's main campus covers 189 hectares, accommodating over 22,000 students and more than 900 faculty members during the academic year. The University maintains a 18:1 faculty to student ratio. MTSU is consistently in the top 25 universities within the southeastern region of the United States, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report and is annually listed among America's best universities by Forbes. A comprehensive university, MTSU offers more than 140 undergraduate programs in nine colleges and close to 100 graduate programs. MTSU offers academic quality, affordable tuition and student-centered learning that creates unique educational opportunities for students.

As a fully accredited, comprehensive university, MTSU actively encourages students to engage in research with its dedicated and accessible professors.

Annual Costs

• Tuition : Bachelor - US $28000, Master - US $28000
• Housing: Bachelor - US $8500, Master - US $8500
• Meals :         

Scholarship

International Students

Undergraduate: $4,000 - $16,000: International Merit scholarship, annual award and renewable for each year of full-time study with 3.25 or above GPA, does not include summer semester. (2022-2023)

Graduate: $4,000 - $14,000: International Merit scholarship, annual award and renewable for each year of full-time study with 3.25 or above GPA, does not include summer semester. (2022-2023)

ELS Students

Graduate: Partial-Full Tuition: All graduate students are considered for assistanships that range from partial to full tuition coverage. (2021-2022)

Information on Admission Process for Agents

Agent Notes:

Current Promotional Allowance/ Higher Education Commission information can be obtained from your Director of Recruitment or Sales Manager.