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Middle Tennessee State University Summary

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The students, faculty and administration at Middle Tennessee State University work in concert to create a welcoming experience for anyone who sets foot on campus.
MTSU students get along exceptionally well with the school administration, whom they find to truly care about student needs. Although still largely a commuter school, students agree that there’s plenty to get involved in on campus, if one just takes the time to find the club or team that’s right for them. Academically, MTSU offers exciting programs, unique to the Tennessee area music scene, most notably the Recording Industry department. Classes are large and parking is notoriously bad; so students say they have to leave extra time to find a spot, get to class, and find a good seat. Since tuition is relatively affordable, students are able to explore other opportunities such as traveling abroad and taking advantage of living within driving distance of such great American destinations as Nashville and Atlanta.

Middle Tennessee State University Review

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Middle Tennessee State University is a largely commuter campus, which students say keeps it from having a “college feel.” It’s also the main reason for the biggest headache on campus: lack of parking. “Parking is insane on campus because like I said earlier, everyone commutes. So hopefully the new parking garages will help, if not, get to class eeeaaaaarrrly or take the bus,” says a junior film & media studies major. Students are proud of the academics at MTSU despite the fact it has yet to become a “name-brand” college. The school continues to grow and is beginning to get more recognition. “Our school is growing by leaps and bounds and is now the largest undergraduate institution in Tennessee,” shares a senior political science/government major. Murfreesboro is inexpensive, which students appreciate. Overall, like most schools, there are improvements that can be made at “MT”, and the students are eager to be part of the change.

The education at MTSU is geared towards a specific profession. Their better-known majors, such as Management in the Recording Industry and Agriculture, emphasize practical application. “MT's education is geared toward students' futures. Professors emphasize the importance of knowing the information and how it applies in the real world,” writes one student. If students want to get to know their professors on a personal level, they try to avoid larger classes and instead sign up for ones that top out at 40 students. “I have learned that the smaller the class size the easier it is to learn and get to know your professor and it is easier if you have a question to ask and then if you need outside help you can see the professor without having a big problem about the time your professor has to see you,” shares a sophomore chemistry major.

Students mostly hail from around Tennessee, and some say they long for a more diverse, liberal campus. But while the area is mostly conservative, white, and Christian, students are generally accepting of one another. “Different types of students interact with other students. There is no such thing as a clique… People at MTSU are really laid back and talk to just about everyone,” observes an agriculture alum.

Concerning student activities and on-campus events, some students say there’s plenty to do. “There's always multiple bands playing at the bars and coffee shops around campus, the on campus movie theater shows free and discount movies throughout the week and on weekends, if it's close to game day there'll be barbeques and cookouts, if you like live theater the on campus arts department usually presents frequently, and there's two Starbucks on campus alone, if you'd just like to hang out with a latte,” writes a senior majoring in natural sciences & mathematics. Others, however, say campus is usually deserted after classes get out. Student life really depends on how much time and energy students are willing to invest.

An ongoing struggle students face is the relatively low profile that MTSU has. “When I tell people that I go to school and play soccer here at MTSU their first two responses are either ‘where is that?’ or ‘oh is that a small division II school?’ These responses are kind of upsetting that such a large school hasn’t made a better name for itself,” shares a senior. Perceptions of MTSU vary, depending on the student. It is a dynamic university that means many different things to those who attend.

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MTSU Quotes

Johnathon
Journalism
Sophomore
I cannot even begin to touch up or even describe the amount of activities MTSU offers. You want to go scuba diving? No Problem! How about Tai Chi? You like oriental martial arts? You can find it right here. You like climbing rocks? Whadda ya know! There are clubs and classes for that too! You will have to try not to fit in.
Jeremy
Film
Junior
It's not just country music here, there is so much more and so many opportunities. I am in the songwriting concentration and I have a mentor the works on Music Row that I get to go meet and visit with. How awesome is that?!?!?
Chassen
Other

When I first started at MT, people didn't think too highly of it. Now, they see how MT has pushed me to excel from jock to Student Body President.
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Basic MTSU Info

Founded:
1911
Location:
Murfreesboro,TN

Total Undergraduates:
20,883
Total Grad Students:
2,363

Tuition (in state):
$4,274
Tuition (out of state):
$9,413
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Best Thing About MTSU

The opportunity to do anything with your time here. You have the chance to really grow.
Shaneikwa, Dallas
Major: Other
You see a new person everyday
Kelly, Chattanooga
Major: Other
The best thing about MTSU is the growth of campus along with student accessibility and expanding student resources.
Steven , Nashville
Major: Government
The people
Holly, Culleoka
Major: Other Natural Science And Mathematics
Proximity to Nashville.
Sir Cletus, Ohio
Major: Other

Worst Thing About MTSU

The lack of interaction among the different cultures, races, and groups
Shaneikwa, Dallas
Major: Other
No school spirit
Caitlin , McKinney
Major: Other
Parking after 8 am.
Megan, White House
Major: Chemistry
There are corridors joining the buildings, when it rains, you just soak with water
William , Kenya
Major: Pre-Med
We don't have the national recognition that other universities have.
Erin, Denmark
Major: Communications

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