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Murray State University

Murray, KY

Murray State University

Murray, KY

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Tuition & Fees

$13,522

$23,458

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
480
75th
570
25th
460
75th
27
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,984
Declined 1,502
Total Received 10,486
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Enrollment

7,851

undergraduate students

2,169

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1922, Murray State University is a public four-year university that is known for its strong emphasis on teacher education and its commitment to preparing students for careers in various fields. It is located on a 261-acre campus in Murray, Kentucky—in the Jackson Purchase Region.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 10,020
Established in 1922
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

261-acre campus in Murray (population: 19,200), 50 miles from Paducah. Branch campuses in Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Paducah, and on Fort Campbell army base. Major airport serves Nashville (120 miles); smaller airport and bus serves Paducah (50 miles); train serves Fulton (35 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Murray State University
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY
42071

Campus Life

no
Housing available
34%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
77%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Before its moving to a new facility in Irving, Texas, the Boy Scouts of America's National Scouting Museum was located on the campus of Murray State University in Kentucky.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
51%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
480
75th
570
25th
460
75th
27
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Other application fee ($50 for international applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August 18
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,984
Declined 1,502
Total Received 10,486

Admissions Factors

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,179

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,900
Housing $6,022
Food $5,090
Additional fees $3,622
Books & supplies $940
Total $25,574
Average Financial Aid - $11,179
Total with Avg. Aid $14,395

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $11,501,557
State $6,375,705
Institutional $10,018,638
Other external $3,734,510
Total $31,630,410

Non-need-based

Federal $67,459
State $2,022,637
Institutional $9,697,735
Other external $4,775,291
Total $16,563,122
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 272-4678
F: 270 809-3116
msu.sfa@murraystate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, racquetball, rugby, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, racquetball, tennis, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, non-tackle football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Ohio Valley Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes yes
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
General Studies yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music Management yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Outdoor Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Teacher Education yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

10,020

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

78%

7,851
students

Female
62%
4,850

Male
38%
3,001

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

6,121
students

Female
61%
3,753

Male
39%
2,368

22%

1,730
students

Female
63%
1,097

Male
37%
633

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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