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Murray State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Murray, KY

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$8,040

Avg in-state tuition

$17,316

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.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Murray State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Murray, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,651, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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9k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

78%

Black

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

3%

Hispanic

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

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

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

63

Total Online Enrollment

4,384

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 31% online

Associate Check Bold 33% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 35% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 44% online

Master's Check Bold 56% online

Doctorate Check Bold 67% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,040 $17,316
Graduate $8,982 $13,644

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

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

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,260
On-campus room and board $9,868
On-campus other expenses $4,330
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,717
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,990
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,990

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $23,498 $32,774
Off-campus without family $25,007 $34,283
Off-campus with family $14,290 $23,566

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 debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

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

Participation

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

17

History

BA

MA

DOC

18

History

BA

MA

DOC

19

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

21

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

22

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

24

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

25

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

26

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

27

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

28

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

29

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

30

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

31

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

32

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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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.