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MA in Liberal Arts

Middle Tennessee State University (United States) · 1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States

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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or MT) is a public research university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 1911 as a normal school, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 300 degree programs through more than 35 departments. It is classified among "R2: Universities".

Prior to 2017, MTSU was governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. In 2017, governance was transferred to an institutional board of trustees. MTSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. MTSU athletics programs compete intercollegiately in the NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Liberal Arts

Degree

MA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Liberal Arts

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 25000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 9500

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 34300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

71

IELTS

6

Duolingo

95

Undergrad GPA

2.75

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Deadlines:

Deadline Website

Intake Deadline 1

01 Oct, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Mar, 2026

(May-2026)

Document Required:

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    Submit a course-by-course evaluated transcript from a NACES evaluation service for all non-U.S. college/university transcripts. Reputable services include: SpanTran IEE (International Education Evaluations) World Education Services, Inc. Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc Foundation for International Services, Inc. Photocopies cannot be accepted. It is required that you have a commercial evaluation service to translate and evaluate the transcripts. The evaluation service must send the report directly to The College of Graduate Studies office.

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

    submit a current resume or vitae

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    submit official transcripts of all previous college work.

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    Proof of current financial affidavit of support

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Submit two letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, or others familiar with qualifications to address applicant's potential to successfully complete the M.A. in Liberal Arts program;

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Copy of your passport photo page showing expiration date

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Submit a 500-word statement of purpose outlining academic interests and goals

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