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Murray State University

Public, 4-year

218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318

(270) 809-3011

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Quick Facts

6,646

Total Enrollment

86%

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

$38,473

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,708

In-State Tuition

$9,121

Avg Net Price

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1110

Avg SAT Score

About Murray State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999

Location

Address 218 Wells Hall
City Murray, KY
ZIP Code 42071-3318
County Calloway County

President/Chief Administrator: Robert L. Jackson (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 16%
Education 9%
Health Professions 8%
Liberal Arts 6%
Visual/Performing Arts 4%
Psychology 4%
Communication 4%
Social Sciences 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 6,646

Student Demographics

Male 38%
Female 62%
White 79%
Black 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 480 540 600
SAT Math 470 530 590
ACT Composite 19 22 26

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $9,708
Out-of-State Tuition $19,452

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 31%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $5,594
$30,001 - $48,000 $5,703
$48,001 - $75,000 $9,616
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,423
$110,001+ $14,282

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$38,473

6 Years After

$41,104

8 Years After

$44,737

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $25,424  |  75th percentile: $54,776

Earnings by Family Income Background

$34,905

Low Income

$38,646

Middle Income

$43,113

High Income

Student Outcomes

76%

Full-Time Retention

20%

Part-Time Retention

60%

Graduation Rate