Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or MT) is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 1911 as a normal school, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments. The university has partnered in research endeavors with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the United States Army, and the United States Marine Corps. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Former name | Middle Tennessee State Normal School (1911–1925) Middle Tennessee State Teachers College (1925–1943) Middle Tennessee State College (1943–1965) |
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| Motto | Agriculture and Commerce |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | September 11, 1911 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $108.9 million (2020) |
| President | Sidney A. McPhee |
Academic staff | 1,223 |
| Students | 20,086 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 17,438 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 2,648 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 35.849°N 86.365°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 500 acres (200 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue & white |
| Nickname | Blue Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Conference USA |
| Mascot | Lightning |
| Website | www |
Prior to 2017, MTSU was governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. In 2017, governance was transferred to an institutional board of trustees. MTSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. MTSU athletics programs compete intercollegiately in the NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA.