Middle Tennessee State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
0%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Middle Tennessee State University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.4%(11,334)
Hispanic
8.7%(1,476)
African American
14.9%(2,541)
Asian
4.3%(735)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.0%(674)
Unknown
1.4%(245)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment20,086
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Middle Tennessee State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Middle Tennessee State University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.7%(8,137)
Women
53.3%(9,301)

Gender Statistics

Men8,137

41% of total enrollment

Women9,301

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Middle Tennessee State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.7%(822)
18-19
25.9%(4,510)
20-21
32.5%(5,660)
22-24
22.0%(3,844)
25+
14.9%(2,602)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(16)
22-24
19.8%(525)
25+
79.6%(2,107)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Middle Tennessee State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.4%(2,499)
Out-of-State
9.5%(263)
International
0.1%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State2,499

90% of student body

Out-of-State263

10% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age