Murray State University

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About Murray State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Murray State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Murray, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,657, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,040, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,316.

Murray, KY

$8,040

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,316

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85%

Acceptance Rate Insight

85% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

56%

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile960-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

78%

Unknown

4%

Black

6%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

40%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

63

Total Online Enrollment

4384

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold31% online

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold35% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold44% online

Master'sCheck Bold56% online

DoctorateCheck Bold67% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

61%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,804
State Grant Aid$2,899
Institution Grant Aid$8,177
Pell Grant Aid$4,932

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • All Track Combined
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
8EDUCATION.
9ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
10ENGINEERING.
11ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
12ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
13FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
14FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
15HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
16HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
17HISTORY
18HISTORY.
19HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
20LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
21MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
22MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
23NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
25PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
26PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
27PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
28PSYCHOLOGY.
29PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
30SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
31SOCIAL SCIENCES.
32VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.