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Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment
9,414
Murray State University overview
Location Murray, Kentucky
Online murraystate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Murray State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Murray, Kentucky, Murray State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,144 prospective students applied, and 7,787 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,395 enrolled in the school.  6,485 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,929 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,040 plus fees of $1,212. Murray State University is ranked 618 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
6/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
8/10
Value

Murray State University is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Murray State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
Murray State University overview
SAT 960/1200
ACT 20/27
GPA 3.57
Applications Accepted
85.2% 
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Applications Due Jul 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition
$8,040
In State Costs for Murray State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,260
Other Fees$1,212
Room and Board $9,868
Budget for Other Expenses$4,330
Total One Year Cost$24,710
Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,316
Out of State Costs for Murray State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,260
Other Fees$1,212
Room and Board $9,868
Budget for Other Expenses$4,330
Total One Year Cost$33,986

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Murray State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Education 15%
Health Professions 12%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
Communication 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157401 IPEDS survey data for Murray State University.

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