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Murray State University

Tuition
19,452
Students
11,531
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

11,531

Graduation Rate

60%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.17%

Apply

11,038

Accepted

9,511

Attend

1,659

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$40

Test Scores

SAT Range

950 - 1190

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

$9,708

Out-of-State

$19,452

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,555

State/Local Grants

$4,257

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,532

Graduate

In-State

$10,368

Out-of-State

$10,368

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,247

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,594

Books & Supplies

$900

Personal Expenses

$5,717

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

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)

172

Average Assistance

$6,024

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

57

Average Assistance

$2,322

Academics

Graduation Rate60%

Student Faculty Ratio19:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled11,531

Undergraduate

8,979

Graduate

2,552

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
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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