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Cost of Attendance :
$29,976

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Tuition & Fees :
$10,656
Room & Board :
$12,804
Books & Supplies :
$1,260
Other Expenses :
$5,256
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Email
financialaid@mtsu.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 003510 Free
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
2,671 (88.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,844 (69.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,839 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
200 (10.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$13,879
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,306 (71.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,177
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 650 (35.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,498
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,707 (92.8%) of aid recipients
838 (27.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,544
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
12,462 (87.6%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
8,713 (69.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,578 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
888 (10.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
57%
Average Award
$12,423
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,106 (71.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,445
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,165 (36.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,264
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 6,424 (74.9%) of aid recipients
3,679(25.9%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $10,077
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
44%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$22,463
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
565
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Leadership
Memberships
Number of Awards
4,974
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Previous College Experience
Public Servants
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$3,745
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