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Tuition and Financial Aid

Tennessee residents qualify for in-state tuition. Out-of-state students who take ONLY online courses will be charged the eRate. Out-of-state students who take a mix of online and hybrid/on ground courses will be charged the out-of-state rate. Non-Tennessee residents who take a combination of online and on-campus courses can qualify for reduced online tuition under the Regional Scholars Program if they:

  • Live within approximately 250 miles of the MTSU campus or anywhere within the eight states bordering Tennessee (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia)
  • Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Maintain good academic standing

Estimated tuition and fees

The tuition rates are estimates of the per-hour cost of students who take 10 credit-hours or less per semester. Students who elect to take more than 10 credit-hours (11+) per semester for the Fall and Spring semesters will pay a reduced per-hour cost (Summer is full charge).

ONLINE ONLY Per Hour 36 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses) 42 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses + Optional Concentration) 45 Total Hours (Core + Prerequisites [9 hours]) 51 Hours (Core + Concentration + Prerequisites)
In-State $663 $23,868 $27,846 $29,835 $33,813
Regional* $961 $34,596 $40,362 $43,245 $49,011
eRate* $931 $33,516 $39,102 $41,895 $47,481
ON CAMPUS Per Hour 36 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses) 42 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses + Optional Concentration) 45 Total Hours (Core + Prerequisites [9 hours]) 51 Hours (Core + Concentration + Prerequisites)
In-State $653 $23,508 $27,426 $29,385 $33,303
Regional* $951 $34,236 $39,942 $42,795 $48,501
Out-of-State* $1,610 $57,960 $67,620 $72,000 $81,600
ON CAMPUS + ONLINE Per Hour 36 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses) 42 Total Hours (Core M.B.A. Courses + Optional Concentration) 45 Total Hours (Core + Prerequisites [9 hours]) 51 Hours (Core + Concentration + Prerequisites)
In-State $668 $24,048 $28,056 $30,060 $34,068
Regional* $966 $34,776 $40,572 $43,470 $49,266
eRate* $936 $33,696 $39,312 $42,120 $47,736
Out-of-State* $1,615 $58,140 $67,830 $72,675 $82,365


*Regional (for non-Tennessee residents taking some courses on campus)
*eRate (for non-Tennessee residents taking only online courses)
*Out-of-State (for non-Tennessee residents taking both online and hybrid/on-ground courses)

Tuition rates reflect the 2023–2024 academic year and are subject to change. For more information on rates per semester, visit this page.

Books and Supplies (Estimated Total): $1,500 (depending on course load and major)

For more information about the cost of your education, contact an enrollment representative by emailing onlinemba@mtsu.edu or calling 888-891-6780.

Monica Holmes

Interviewers were impressed with my ‘polished and professional’ presentation—even more than my project management skills. Jones College’s M.B.A. program was integral to my soft skill development and one of the best investments I ever made.

— Monica Holmes, Technology Operations Manager for Deloitte Project Management Office

Financial aid

MTSU strives to make education affordable for all students. If you’re interested in financial assistance, you should consult our guidelines for obtaining scholarships and loans and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Have your FAFSA result submitted to MTSU using the code below:

MTSU FAFSA School Code: 003510

For any questions about financial aid, get in touch with MT OneStop via email at MTOneStop@mtsu.edu or by calling 615-898-2111.


Transfer credit

Students can transfer credits only from other schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) into MTSU’s online M.B.A. program. You may transfer a maximum of 6 credit hours from a previous institution. You cannot transfer credit for the capstone course. See the curriculum page for more information about fulfilling the requirements for your degree.

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