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Murray State University
Murray State University

Murray State University

Murray, KY, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Murray State University is a 4-year public school in southwest Kentucky. Murray State is home to six colleges and schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in 126 academic programs. For students interested in the performing arts, Murray State mounts an annual production called Campus Lights—the longest running student-produced musical in the south. Additionally, Murray State fields 15 varsity sports teams and football games are marked by a thoroughbred racehorse named Racer One taking a victory lap after every touchdown.

Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$11,628
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1195

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$11,628
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,708
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,452
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,594
Books and Supplies
$900

Aid & Grants

0
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,560
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,403
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,893

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,485
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,512
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$211

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
84%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
35%
82%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1195
0
1600

Admissions Resources

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,479
Total Number of Undergrads
7,679
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
92

Faculty Overview

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Residency
In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
35%

Housing

0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Racers
School Colors
navy blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,300
No matter what school you choose be sure to get involved in some way, it makes college much more enjoyable and Murray is a great place to get involved.
Kayley from Morganfield, KY
I am studying spanish here at Murray State and have learned more about the language in the one class that I have taken so far than four years combined in high school.
Katherine from Murray, KY
i live 5.5-7 hours from murray, depending on the route. homesickness is really hard for me. but involving myself in things like the equestrian program, intramural sports and dorm activities has really helped me adjust. i truly love murray state, but because i am from a large city the town of murray is just too small for me.
Jenn from Murray, KY
Because Murray State isn’t a huge campus, many of the classes are not over thirty students. The science lectures, however, consist of many a hundred students, but the professors make themselves available if help is needed. Also, the teaching skills of the professors and excellent, and they make sure that all material covered is understood.
Caroline from Lincoln, NE
The classes are fun, but most are not challenging enough.
Corinne from Saint Louis, MO
All of my classes this semester were really great. The teachers really seem to know what they are talking about and care about how you do in their class. You aren't just a number and they want you to do well.
Bayly from Murray, KY
The faculty are fantastic here. They really care about you and care to not only just know your name but to get to know you as well. You get the college course education with the cozy feeling of a high school classroom
Donald from Paducah, KY
murray state is possibly the best thing to happen to me in my life. murray state is the perfect fit for someone looking for a college big enough but not too big. murray state is an astounding university that looks out and provides opportunity for its students.
grant from dawson springs, ky
The teachers here are all well experienced in their fields. They know how to give you good hands on experience that you can later use in your own field. You may even walk away with something to show an employer.
Lace from Murray,KY
I'm learning a lot here at Murray State and not just book smarts either. At Murray you learn a lot though not only though you what your books teach, but though your teachers and their experience around the world. Murray is known for sending both students and teachers around the world to gain experiences. For the teaches it gives them even more experiences so that they are able to come back and teach even more efficiently.
Murray is just all around one of the best places to come if you are looking for both knowledge and a place where you cant wait for the next class to come. =)
Catherine from Lansing, NC