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Murray State University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Murray State University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1070

The average composite SAT score for admitted Murray State University freshman is 1070 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1070 is in the 53rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 950 to 1190

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 950 to 1190. The 75th percentile score is 1190 while the 25th percentile score is 950.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Murray State University but we estimate it to be around a 830 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 530

The average score for Murray State University students on the math portion of the SAT is 530 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 470 and the 75th percentile score 590.

Average SAT Reading Score 540

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 480 to 600 and the average score for Murray State University students is 540.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

20 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Murray State University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Murray State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 86.2%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.57.

Can I get into Murray State University with a 1190 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1190 or higher is very competitive at Murray State University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 92% or higher.

Can I get into Murray State University with a 1070 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1070 to 1180 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 86% to 92%.

Can I get into Murray State University with a 950 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 950 to 1060 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 76% to 85% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Murray State University with a 830 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 830 to 940 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 75% chance of admission to Murray State University. SAT scores below 830 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Murray State University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 98%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 98%
1460 98%
1450 98%
1440 98%
1430 98%
1420 98%
1410 97%
1400 97%
1390 97%
1380 97%
1370 97%
1360 97%
1350 96%
1340 96%
1330 96%
1320 96%
1310 96%
1300 95%
1290 95%
1280 95%
1270 95%
1260 94%
1250 94%
1240 94%
1230 94%
1220 93%
1210 93%
1200 92%
1190 92%
1180 92%
1170 91%
1160 91%
1150 90%
1140 90%
1130 89%
1120 89%
1110 88%
1100 88%
1090 87%
1080 87%
1070 86%
1060 85%
1050 85%
1040 84%
1030 83%
1020 82%
1010 82%
1000 81%
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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.