Murray State University

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Murray, KY

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$7,968

Avg in-state tuition

$17,148

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Murray State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Murray State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Murray, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,863, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 67 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,968, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,148.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1230

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

79%

Black

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,260
On-campus room and board	$9,512
On-campus other expenses	$4,355
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,370
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,015
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,015

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$23,095	$32,275
Off-campus without family	$24,613	$33,793
Off-campus with family	$14,243	$23,423

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Aquatic Biology/Limnology
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Logistics and Materials Management
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Radio and Television
	Journalism
	Advertising
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Organizational Communication, General
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Graphic Communications, General
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Information Science/Studies
	Information Technology
7	Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
	Reading Teacher Education
	Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Health Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Manufacturing Technology/Technician
	Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
	CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
	Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
	Engineering Technology, General
	Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
9	Engineering
	Engineering Physics
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
11	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Japanese Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing Practice
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Community Health and Preventive Medicine
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
14	History
	History, General
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	General Studies
16	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
17	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
18	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Outdoor Education
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
21	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
	Physics, General
22	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Community Organization and Advocacy
	Youth Services/Administration
	Public Administration
	Social Work
24	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
25	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Management and Merchandising
	Music, Other
	Music, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Murray State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other schools.

About Murray State University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.