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Middle Tennessee State University
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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)[1] |
| President | Sidney A. McPhee |
Academic staff | 1,223 |
| Students | 20,488 (Fall 2024)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 18,042 (Fall 2024)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 2,446 (Fall 2024)[2] |
| Location | , United States 35°50′56″N 86°21′54″W / 35.849°N 86.365°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 500 acres (200 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue & white[3] |
| Nickname | Blue Raiders[4] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – CUSA |
| Mascot | Lightning[5] |
| Website | www |
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or MT) is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[6] 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.[7][8] It is classified among "R2: Universities".[9]
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.[10] MTSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.[11] MTSU athletics programs compete intercollegiately in the NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA.[12]
- ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Fall 2022 Summary". 2022 Fact Book (PDF). Middle Tennessee State University. p. 2.
- ^ MTSU Visual Style Guide and Branding Policy Manual (PDF). MTSU.edu. May 1, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "The Blue Raider Nickname". GoBlueRaiders.com. August 18, 2003. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2006.
- ^ "Legend of Lightning". GoBlueRaiders.com. August 18, 2003. Archived from the original on October 30, 2006. Retrieved October 16, 2006.
- ^ "Middle Tennessee State University - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education". American Council on Education. 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Academics Programs". MTSU.edu. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "About the University | Middle Tennessee State University". www.mtsu.edu. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Middle Tennessee State University - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education". American Council on Education. 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Middle Tennessee State University. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ "Accreditations". MTSU.edu. 2007. Archived from the original on February 24, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
- ^ Champlin, Drew (July 1, 2013). "It's a new day for Conference USA". AL.com. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
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