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Murray State University

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218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318
Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, KY. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,981 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Murray State University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 77%, while the annual tuition including fees is $7,968 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,981
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1,020 – 1,230
ACT Range
21 – 27

Admissions

Applicants9,552
Application Fee$40
Admitted7,358
Acceptance Rate77%
Enrolled1,503
Enrollment Rate20%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$24,295
In-state tuition$7,968
Total cost (out-of-state)$33,475
Out-of-state tuition$17,148
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Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
99%
Students receiving financial aid
99%

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
61%
Out-of-state
37%
International
2%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
successEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Agriculture
14%
Business, Management and Marketing
13%
Health Professions
9%
Engineering Technologies
9%
Education
9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
8%
Communication & Journalism
6%
Visual and Performing Arts
4%
Public Administration and Social Services
4%
Computer and Information Sciences
3%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$29,700
8 years after graduation
$34,500
10 years after graduation
$37,100

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rifle, Cross Country

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

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