Middle Tennessee State University

Reach Your Goals at Middle Tennessee State

MTSU’s University College focuses on long-term success—everything we do is designed to enhance our students’ achievement—academically and beyond. We serve working adults, parents, veterans, and active military, as well as traditional college students.

MTSU is one of a select few public universities in Tennessee awarded the Adult Learning Focused Institution designation based on its commitment to programs and services customized for adult students.

Find your place in one of over 300 majors and concentrations offered at Middle Tennessee State University.

Explore fields that include:

  • Applied Leadership
  • Public Safety
  • Health Administration
  • Information Technology and many more

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Join the No. 1 Producer of College Graduates in the Region!

At Middle Tennessee State University, you’ll find over 300 outstanding academic programs designed to help you succeed, no matter your starting point—whether you’re coming from high school, another college, the military, or the workforce. With the lowest tuition rates among the state’s three largest universities, MTSU offers the best value in Tennessee higher education.

As an MTSU student, you’ll join a community that values honesty, integrity, diversity, and community engagement. These values, combined with hands-on learning and exceptional support services, prepare our graduates for successful careers in a wide range of fields. Take the next step toward your future at MTSU—where your goals become reality!

"I tell people all the time that they can absolutely do it. I was terrified, but MTSU has so many resources, from tutoring to the writing center to math labs. This is not the type of place that is fighting against you. MTSU has people in place to help you succeed."

—Toscha McClain (Professional Studies)

THE TRUE BLUE DIFFERENCE

  • CREDIT FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE

    Whether you’re coming to MTSU from high school, another college, the military, or the workforce, you’ve been compiling a wealth of knowledge. Everything you’ve learned along the way makes you a better student, so make the most of it! Our Prior Learning Assessment program provides a structured way for you to get credit for all that valuable experience—you may be closer to that hard-earned degree than you think!

  • ADULT LEARNER FOCUSED

    MTSU's University College is known for its varied programs customized for adult students. Among its many offerings are degree completion programs in specialized areas, such as Professional Studies with an emphasis on Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, and Health Administration. Plus, a broad range of general education options, leadership courses, and specialty courses in Public Safety for current public safety professionals.

  • BE TRUE BLUE

    MTSU is a community committed to learning, growth, and service. We hold these values dear, and we share them in a simple statement: “I am True Blue.” New students take the True Blue Pledge. It underscores our core values of honesty and integrity, respect for diversity, engagement in the community, and committing to reason, not violence.

Career Outcomes: When you succeed, we succeed!

At MTSU, we’re dedicated to helping you succeed—in college and beyond. In the 2023-24 academic year alone, we awarded nearly 4,000 undergraduate degrees and certificates, more than any other school in the region! That’s a testament to the support and resources available to our students.

From personalized academic counseling to free tutoring, we offer a wide range of services to ensure you thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Our workshops, cultural events, and resource labs are designed to empower you with the tools and confidence to turn your dreams of earning a degree into reality.

Here are just a few of the free services available to help you succeed:

  • Tutoring for general studies courses
  • Financial advising
  • Academic and Career Counseling
  • Success workshops
  • Computer/Resource labs

No matter where you start from—high school, another college, the military, or the workforce—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make your goals happen!

Top Employers

  • Aerospace Testing Alliance
  • AllState Insurance
  • American Eagle Airlines
  • Bridgestone
  • Calsonic
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Fisk University
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Olin Corp.
  • United Healthcare
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
  • Xerox

Flexible and Attainable

At MTSU, we’re committed to making higher education accessible and attainable for adult learners and non-traditional students. With an ever-growing list of scholarships and the lowest tuition rate of any major university in Tennessee, MTSU truly offers the best value in higher education.

In fact, 80% of our students receive financial aid, with over $207 million in financial assistance awarded in recent years. Whether you prefer to take classes on campus, online, or through a hybrid schedule, MTSU gives you the flexibility to create a program that fits your life.

Invest in yourself and your future—earn a respected degree on your terms at MTSU!

Affording Your Degree

Apply to MTSU Today!

Complete your application to one of our many degree programs today and take advantage of these benefits:

  • A streamlined application process
  • A priority admissions decision
  • One-on-one guidance throughout the application, admissions, and registration process

Looking for a More Traditional Transfer Path?

MTSU's University College is designed for working adults, parents, veterans, and active military, as well as traditional college students. If you are looking for a more traditional transfer pathway, click here.

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