Middle Tennessee State University earned recognition in multiple categories in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, including a spot among the South’s top public universities and national rankings for several undergraduate programs.
MTSU tied for No. 6 among public schools in the South alongside Louisiana Tech University. The university also placed No. 16 among regional universities, which includes both public and private institutions, and earned additional recognition for affordability, student social mobility and support for veterans.
University President Sidney A. McPhee said the rankings reflect the work of faculty and staff to make higher education both accessible and worthwhile for students.
The rankings include the following national academic placements and regional honors:
National Undergraduate Program Ranking
- No. 106 for Undergraduate Engineering (Non-Doctorate) for programs in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- No. 230 for Undergraduate Business for programs in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business
- No. 288 for Undergraduate Nursing for programs in the School of Nursing in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
- No. 350 for Undergraduate Computer Science for programs in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- And among the best for Undergraduate Psychology (no ranking number provided) for programs in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Regional Rankings in the South:
- No. 6 in Top Public Schools
- No. 6 for Best Colleges for Veterans
- No. 14 for Best Value for In-State Students
- No. 16 for Regional Universities (public and private)
- No. 41 for Social Mobility
- No. 54 for Best Value Schools
U.S. News & World Report evaluates approximately 1,500 colleges and universities nationwide for its rankings. Education editor LaMont Jones said the rankings are designed to give families useful information as they consider the cost of college and the return on their investment.
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