was founded in 1911 as one of three schools for teaching. It became State Teachers College in 1925, State College in 1943, and a university in 1965. The seven university colleges include Basic and Applied Sciences; business, Education and Behavioral Sciences; Honors; liberal arts; Mass Communication; and Graduate Studies. Bachelor's degrees are offered in Arts, business Administration, Fine Arts, Music, Science, and Science in nursing, Social Work, and University Studies. The College of Graduate Studies confers master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and the Specialist in Education degree.

Quick Facts

In 2009, Middle Tennessee State University had 25,188 students enrolled. The student body consists of 54 percent women, 13 percent minorities and students representing more than 70 countries.

Middle Tennessee State University is the largest public university in the state.

Middle Tennessee State's famous alumni include James Buchanan, 1986 Nobel Laureate in Economic Science; late Senator Albert Gore, Sr.; Rep, Bart Gordon; Terry Weeks, National Teacher of the Year in 1988; Kelly Holcomb, 15-year NFL veteran; Grammy and Emmy award winners and a large number of teachers in the region are distinguished alumni.

Middle Tennessee State is a member of the Sun Belt Conference and competes in NCAA Division I in all sports.

The university had the first Honors College in the state and has impressive Aerospace, Concrete Industry Management, Nursing, and Recording Industry departments attracting students throughout the world.

Middle Tennessee State University has a $250 million economic impact on the region.

The campus is located on 515 acres with 137 buildings. This number does not include rentals or farm buildings.

Middle Tennessee State University students can have an enriching campus life by participating in student activities, clubs, and organizations including fraternities, sororities, spirit teams, Student Government Association, special events, Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, International Programs and Services, New Student and Family Programs, and a number of other activities that appeal to the interests of the students.

Middle Tennessee State University has seven libraries including the James E. Walker Library, Albert Gore Research Center, Art Department Slide Library, Center for Popular Music, Howard Music Library, Instructional Media Resources, and the Women's Studies Library.

The university has more than 21 residence halls and apartments for students seeking residential living on campus. Residence halls and apartments accommodate more than 3,500 students and families.

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