Murray, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 86% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,327 | 6,861 | 1,421 | 82% |
| 2020 | 9,552 | 7,358 | 1,503 | 77% |
| 2021 | 9,144 | 7,787 | 1,395 | 85% |
| 2022 | 10,251 | 8,609 | 1,366 | 84% |
| 2023 | 11,038 | 9,511 | 1,659 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,850 of 6,767 women and 3,661 of 4,271 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,511 of 11,038 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
11,038 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,659 enrolled.
No. Murray State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 86% — it has become less selective.