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Murray State University

Tuition
19,836
Students
11,887
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

11,887

Graduation Rate

61%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.68%

Apply

10,486

Accepted

8,984

Attend

1,562

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$40

Test Scores

SAT Range

940 - 1170

ACT Range

19 - 26

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,900

Out-of-State

$19,836

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,072

State/Local Grants

$4,381

Institutional/Scholarships

$9,225

Graduate

In-State

$10,683

Out-of-State

$10,683

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,704

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,112

Books & Supplies

$940

Personal Expenses

$3,622

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

165

Average Assistance

$7,440

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

88

Average Assistance

$1,819

Academics

Graduation Rate61%

Student Faculty Ratio20:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • General Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
  • Accounting
  • Finance, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Information Technology
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled11,887

Undergraduate

9,121

Graduate

2,766

Full-Time

68%

Part-Time

32%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Cross Country

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.