Saved Colleges List - no Colleges are selected
Saved Colleges (0)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Academics
- Graduation Rate55%
- Majors Available113
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate79%
AP Credit Policy
MTSU participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Entrance Examination Board and grants appropriate semester hours credit to qualified students presenting official record of a grade of 3 or above on the appropriate CEEB examination.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1610 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1630 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 1030 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL1030/ BIOL 1031 (Science major may receive credit for BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121 upon recommendation of chair, Department of Biology.) |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 1910 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 1920 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1110/ CHEM 1111 OR CHEM 1010/ CHEM 1011 |
| 5 | 8 | CHEM 1110/ CHEM 1111, CHEM 1120/ CHEM 1121 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 9 | CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2020 |
| 4 | 12 | CHIN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS 1010 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCI 1170 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1620 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENVS 2810 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1020 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1010 & 1020 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GERM 1010 & 1020 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GS 2010 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 9 | ITAL 1010 and 1020 and 2010 |
| 4 | 12 | ITAL 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 9 | JAPN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 |
| 4 | 12 | JAPN 1010 and 1020 and 2010 and 2020 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LATN 1010 & 1020 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2410 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2420 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUTH 1000 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 2010/2011* |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 2020/2021* |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 2110/2111 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 2110/2111* |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1410 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1010 & 1020 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 1530 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PS 1005 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2010 & 2020 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 110, HIST 1120 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Management, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family Resource Management Studies, General
- Finance, General
- Food Science and Technology, Other
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Gerontology
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Management
- Music Technology
- Music, General
O
- Online Educator/Online Teaching
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public/Applied History
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Risk Management
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
W
- Women's Studies
Z
- Zymology/Fermentation Science
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
You might also be interested in…
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
- 4-year
- Public
- Large
- Suburban
54% graduation rate$13K average per year after aid
940–1130Murray State University
Murray, KY
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Rural
62% graduation rate$11K average per year after aid980–1170Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
- 4-year
- Public
- Small
- Urban
33% graduation rate$11K average per year after aid838–1040Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Urban
42% graduation rate$16K average per year after aid828–1107Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
- 4-year
- Public
- Large
- Suburban
20% graduation rate$11K average per year after aid910–1140Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Urban
33% graduation rate$12K average per year after aid900–1030University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Suburban
51% graduation rate$14K average per year after aid1040–1220Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
- 4-year
- Public
- Large
- Rural
61% graduation rate$13K average per year after aid1050–1230University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
- 4-year
- Public
- Very Large
- Urban
69% graduation rate$19K average per year after aid1080–1280Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Suburban
35% graduation rate$8K average per year after aid1010–1170Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Suburban
46% graduation rate$15K average per year after aid970–1100Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Rural
70% graduation rate$19K average per year after aid1030–1230Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Rural
48% graduation rate$17K average per year after aid420–580Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
- 4-year
- Private
- Small
- Suburban
70% graduation rate$22K average per year after aid1060–1290University Of North Alabama
Florence, AL
- 4-year
- Public
- Medium
- Urban
52% graduation rate$10K average per year after aid1020–1198
Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.