Public, 4-year or above
536 Faculty Members | 19:1 student faculty ratio
Not applicable
Murray State University
218 Wells Hall, Murray, Kentucky 42071
See on Map(270) 809-3011
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. We offer relevant undergraduate and graduate degree programs with core studies in the liberal arts and sciences leading to degrees from certificates to advanced practice doctorates that prepare students for success. Through effective and creative teaching the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations and academic and student support services our quality faculty and staff foster student growth in knowledge critical inquiry and innovative thinking. As a public comprehensive university dedicated to diversity global awareness and intellectual curiosity we actively engage students faculty staff and the community in collaborative scholarship creative activity and research. We invest in our communities through thoughtful public service in our 18-county service region and beyond. Our uniqueness arises from our combination of academic excellence welcoming atmosphere and dedication to student success through mentored real-world learning opportunities in an open-minded and supportive learning environment.
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$9,252Out of state
$18,528In state
$9,882Out of state
$14,544Type of aid | % of students recieving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 40.0% | $5,804 |
State/local grants | 61.0% | $2,899 |
Institutional grants | 93.0% | $8,177 |
Loans | 49.0% | $8,208 |
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High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
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8,548
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