Welcome to MTSU from Dr. Sidney A. McPhee

Welcome to Middle Tennessee State University and thank you for your interest in one of Tennessee’s best comprehensive universities.

Our university was founded on September 11, 1911, almost 100 years ago. We are proud of the many years of commitment to excellence.  As an academic community, we enthusiastically embrace our past, celebrate our present accomplishments, and effectively plan for the future.

Middle Tennessee State University is often described as a major comprehensive university that deeply cares about its students and employees.

With an enrollment of approximately 24,000 students, MTSU is the largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee. Even with increasing admissions requirements for new students, the University has experienced significant student enrollment growth. During the past decade, MTSU has been the institutional leader in educating the best and brightest students in the Middle Tennessee region and is ranked as the number one choice of valedictorians and salutatorians. The Paul W. Martin, Sr. Honors building is a state-of-the-art new facility that was built specifically to attract exceptionally talented undergraduate students to the University.

As you explore our university, you will find a variety of nationally recognized academic degree programs available for your consideration. We offer academic degree programs at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral levels. In addition, the University offers many co-curricular programs and cultural and artistic activities for students and community members. 

I encourage you to visit the campus and come see the difference MTSU can make in your life.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sidney A. McPhee
President