Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and was founded in 1911. It is the largest public undergraduate university in the state, with a campus spanning approximately 500 acres and a total student population of over 20,000. The university comprises eight colleges and a graduate school, offering over 300 programs. It is renowned for its distinctive programs in the recording industry, aerospace, music, and concrete industry management. MTSU is known for its practical focus and career support, featuring the lowest tuition rates in the state, over 90% of classes taught in small groups, and more than 250 student organizations. Graduates are widely integrated into the Nashville metropolitan area workforce, making MTSU an excellent choice for higher education that balances employment opportunities and returns.
#47 in Best Colleges for Music in America
#5 in Top Public Universities in Tennessee
#69 in Most Liberal Colleges in America
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