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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 20:1
Full-Time Student Population 19,828
Part-Time Student Population 5,360
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 872
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 303
Total FT Faculty 887
Faculty with Terminal Degree 83%
Average Faculty Salary $62,901
Full-Time Retention Rate 73%
Part-Time Retention Rate 49%
Transfer-Out Rate 4%
Graduation Rate 46%
Programs/Majors Offered 78
Average Course Load 12 credit hours
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 39%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 56%
  • 50 or More Students: 5%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

MTSU has a diverse mix of students majoring in arts and sciences and everything in between. As a liberal arts school, the University offers a multitude of subjects to improve the overall knowledge of students. This environment is conducive to well-rounded intellectual and social development. The professors are varied in their commitment and interests, but there are more who care than who do not. The teachers who are dedicated and want to help truly impact the lives of their students. In general, the professors here reciprocate the respect and interest of their students. If a student does not want to learn, the teacher will not force him or her. In turn, those who seek help and put forth an effort to improve are offered help whenever possible. Not all teachers are this way, but one can always be found.


Some programs seem to suffer more than others. The biology and photography programs don’t always seem to have the equipment they need, while the aerospace and recording programs seem to have plenty. But MTSU’s recording program is well-known and was described in Billboard magazine as “an emerging music Mecca.” Much upgrading is taking place all over campus, and the future looks promising, even if things seem a bit lopsided at times. Everything can’t be improved at once.

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Academics at Middle Tennessee State University

morgashark

Equine Studies '15

4.6
A

Great Professors and Curriculum...

Almost all of the professors at MTSU are thorough teachers and easily accessible outside of class. The curriculum is based entirely depending on which major you choose, so classes are beneficial to what you want to learn. Classes tend to be on the smaller side (20-40 students) with the exception of a few general education classes.

May 26, 2012

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valeriemtracey

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations '14

3.5
B

Academics

I love the school, but the professors can be up and down you just have to do some research. You can either have great profeesors or bad ones. Study options, gosh there is so many mtsu does a well job at this. The curriculum is basic kind of stuff. Registration is easy but sometimes they do not put times or teachers, so that can be frustrating at times.

May 24, 2012

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Katie2634

Broadcast Journalism '15

5.0
A+

Great Opportunities in Broadcasting

MTSU offers a students the chance to get hands on experience by working with a school news station that broadcasts to all of Rutherford county. Students are given the chance to work with equipment that would be used in a professional setting better preparing them for the future.

Jan 15, 2012

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User rating for Middle Tennessee State University - Academics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 62 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or higher
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher (4 or higher for math)
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Basic and Applied Sciences
  • College of Education and Behavioral Science
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Mass Communication
  • Jennings A. Jones College of Business
  • Robert W. McLean School of Music
  • School of Nursing
  • University Honors College
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 4%
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: 3%
  • Mass Communication: 3%
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study At the library, single or group study rooms, under any tree, your room
Did You Know?
  • Advisors are willing to substitute required classes for others that may be more appropriate
  • and applicable to a student's career goals.
  • MTSU has the state's largest undergraduate student body.

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