Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Murray State University
Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.
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86%
Acceptance
$9,096
Net price
6,688
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
86%
Acceptance rate
1,133
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,096
Average net price
$9,900
In-state tuition
$19,836
Out-of-state tuition
$11,112
Room & board
$940
Books & supplies
$23,485
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
$20,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$44,737
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,473
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
76%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,232
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,688
Total enrollment
9%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Murray State University FAQ
Is Murray State University a public or private school?
Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, KY.
What is the acceptance rate at Murray State University?
Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 86%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Murray State University cost?
The average annual net price at Murray State University is $9,096 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,900 in-state and $19,836 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Murray State University?
About 61% of students at Murray State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Murray State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Murray State University students earn a median of $44,737 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Murray State University?
Admitted students at Murray State University have an average SAT score of 1,133 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Murray State University?
Murray State University enrolls about 6,688 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Murray State · CC BY 2.0. Additional images are representative.
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