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Middle Tennessee State University

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.

MottoAgriculture and Commerce
TypePublic university
EstablishedSeptember 11, 1911
Academic affiliationsAPLU, ORAU, Space-grant
Endowment$108.9 million (2020)
PresidentSidney A. McPhee
Academic staff900
Students21,913 (Fall 2017)
Undergraduates19,523 (Fall 2017)
Postgraduates2,390 (Fall 2017)
CampusSuburban, 500 acres
ColorsRoyal blue & White
AthleticsNCAA Division I, Conference USA
Sports15 varsity teams
MascotLightning

Public university best known for its recording industry, aerospace, music and concrete industry management programs. The school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

In 2009, the university was featured on Forbes' top 100 public universities in the US list.

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Latest information about Middle Tennessee State University updated on July 28 2021.