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Murray State University

📍 Murray, Kentucky🏛️ Town Setting👥 6,688 Undergrads🔗 www.murraystate.edu

Overview

Murray State University is an medium public research university in Murray, Kentucky. It enrolls about 6,688 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $44,737 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,133

480–600

Net Price

$9,096

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

61%

Retention

76%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,737

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

SAT Average

1,133

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200460 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,900

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$19,836

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,485

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$9,096

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$6,242
$30,001 – $48,000	$6,347
$48,001 – $75,000	$8,104
$75,001 – $110,000	$12,811
$110,001 +	$15,450

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

35.4%

Academics & Programs

Murray State University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.4%

Agriculture

11.9%

Health Professions

11.3%

Education

9.4%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

7.7%

Engineering Technologies

6.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

61%

On-Time (4yr)

49%

Retention (FT)

76%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,473

8 years

$41,104

10 years

$44,737

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

60.0%

White

64.1%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

78.4%

Black or African American

6.1%

Asian

0.8%

Hispanic / Latino

3.5%

Two or more races

3.6%

International

4.1%

Gender

Women

60.5%

Men

39.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1133.

How much does Murray State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,900, and out-of-state is $19,836. Average net price after financial aid is $9,096.

What is Murray State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Agriculture, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Murray State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and 76% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.