Murray State University Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial, Tuition, Graduation Rate Aid & More

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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated October 23, 2017

Murray State University Admissions Overview:

Murrary State University is an accessible school, with an acceptance rate of 85% in 2016. Students with good grades and test scores are likely to be accepted. As part of the application process, interested students will need to submit an application form, scores from the SAT or ACT, and official high school transcripts. If you have any questions about the school or the admissions requirements, be sure to contact the admissions office at Murray State.

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Admissions Data (2016):

Murray State University Description:

Founded in 1922, Murray State University is a public university located in Murray, a small city in the southwest corner of Kentucky. Murray State University has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 19, numbers that are impressive for a public university. The university consistently ranks highly among public master's universities, and it also wins high marks for its value.

The school has 190 student organizations, and about 10% of students are members of a fraternity or sorority. In athletics, the Murray State Racers compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference. The university made my list of top equestrian colleges.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 10,486 (8,877 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
  • 79% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $8,400 (in-state); $22,680 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,237 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $8,588
  • Other Expenses: $3,547
  • Total Cost: $21,772 (in-state); $36,052 (out-of-state)

Murray State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 97%
    • Loans: 55%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $9,714
    • Loans: $8,295

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Agriculture, Animal Health Technology, Biology, Business, Elementary Education, General Studies, Nursing

    Retention and Graduation Rates:

    • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
    • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%
    • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%

    Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

    • Men's Sports: Football, Rifle, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country
    • Women's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball

    Data Source:

    National Center for Educational Statistics

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