School Information

29.9
Total Cost $16,210
Total Enrollment 10,071
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Murray State University

http://www.murraystate.edu
218 Wells Hall, Murray, Kentucky 42071-3318
(270) 809-3011

There are over 10,000 of us, from 41 states and 45 countries, all of us busy discovering who we want to be, where we want to go, and what we want to do with the rest of our lives. If you're wondering about these things, yourself, you belong here with us! And whether you are just graduating from high school and thinking about Murray State as your next step, or up in years and following a life-long dream, Murray State University will be a perfect fit. It's Your World to Explore, after all.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Murray State University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 76.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,438), and 46% receive loans ($6,874 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,244.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Murray State University is $9,764 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Murray State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,976
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,236
Tuition Graduate in State $6,151
Tuition Graduate Out of State $18,454
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,210
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,470
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,072 people applied to Murray State University. Of the applicants, 86.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 86.0% female ) and 50.0% accepted (51.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 8,242 undergraduate students at Murray State University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 64.0% of the 1,829 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     68.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     25.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (270) 809-3741
Admissions Office Email admissions@murraystate.edu
Admissions Office Address Murray State University, 102 Curris Center, Murray, KY 42071
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.murraystate.edu/Admissions/TransferCenterNewTransfer.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.murraystate.edu/Admissions.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.murraystate.edu/main_entry/application_fork.htm
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Murray State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Murray State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0 62 19
Agriculture, General 0 62 19
Biological and biomedical sciences 45 4
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 204 91
Accounting 36 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1
Business Administration and Management, General 17
Business/Commerce, General 3 87 83
Finance, General 25
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Management Information Systems, General 9
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27
Communication, journalism, and related programs 123 67
Advertising 28
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22
Journalism 17
Organizational Communication, General 33 45
Public Relations/Image Management 28
Radio and Television 17
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 15
Printing Management 15
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 37 13
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Information Science/Studies 0 31 13
Education 10 0 232 241
Art Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 10 49
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 39
Elementary Education and Teaching 137 14
Health Teacher Education 21
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 27 5
Music Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 27
Secondary Education and Teaching 12
Special Education and Teaching, General 33 59
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 9
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 26
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 9
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering 19
Engineering Physics 19
Engineering technologies/technicians 108 58
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 28
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 5
Engineering Technology, General 42
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 23
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 44 16
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech 8
English language and literature/letters 29 13
English Language and Literature, General 29 13
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2 16
Child Care Provider/Assistant 2
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 8
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 166 47
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23 13
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 83 34
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant 60
History 31 2
History, General 31 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4 132
General Studies 126
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 6
Mathematics and statistics 13 1
Mathematics, General 13 1
Natural resources and conservation 15
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 15
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 48 2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 2
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 21
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Philosophy 0
Physical sciences 29 10
Chemistry, General 19 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 10 2
Physics, General 0
Psychology 31 6
Clinical Psychology 4
Psychology, General 31 2
Public administration and social service professions 39 44
Community Organization and Advocacy 34
Public Administration 3 10
Social Work 36
Security and protective services 27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Social sciences 54 10
Economics, General 3 10
International Relations and Affairs 7
Political Science and Government, General 26
Sociology 18
Visual and performing arts 59
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 17
Music, General 23
Music, Other 12
 
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