
Middle Tennessee State University has maintained a consistent acceptance rate of 68.0% for both the Classes of 2027 and 2028, with 14,763 applicants and 10,039 accepted in each of those application years. This follows a notable decline from the 72.5% acceptance rate in 2022, with 12,868 applicants. The trend over the past several years shows fluctuation, with acceptance rates dropping from 93.7% in 2019 and 46.6% in 2018, indicating increasing selectivity and competitiveness in the applicant pool. Overall, the university's acceptance rates have varied from a low of 46.6% in 2018 to a high of 93.7% in 2019, reflecting changes in admissions strategy and applicant numbers.