Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Murray, Kentucky |
| Online | murraystate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| 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
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Murray State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#618 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#212 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1200 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the Murray State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.