Middle Tennessee State University, Public university in Murfreesboro, United States.
Middle Tennessee State University is a public university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The grounds span 515 acres (210 hectares) and feature modern facilities, including a Science Building worth $147 million and extensive research laboratories.
The institution opened in 1911 as Middle Tennessee State Normal School, initially focused on teacher training. It received university status in 1965 after passing through several transformations.
The campus hosts over 340 student organizations covering different interests and academic disciplines. Two radio stations, WMTS and WMOT, give students hands-on experience in broadcasting.
The university offers the lowest tuition among Tennessee's three largest universities. Around 83 percent of students receive financial assistance, with annual support totaling over $230 million.
The university has produced 47 Grammy Award winners, more than most comparable institutions in the United States. Its Industrial and Organizational Psychology program ranks first in the country.
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