Acceptance Rate
86%
Avg. SAT
1170
75th percentile
Murray, KY
Location
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
194 grads
General Studies
111 grads
English Language and Literature, General
67 grads
Elementary Education and Teaching
65 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
34 grads
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
26 grads
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
21 grads
Civil Engineering, General
9 grads
Reading Teacher Education
7 grads
Secondary Education and Teaching
Student Body
Total Enrollment
7,851 undergrad • 2,169 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
77%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
3%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Murray, KY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Missouri Valley Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
76%
4 Years Graduation Rate
49%
6 Years Graduation Rate
64%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$44,737
76% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Murray State University and return in the fall. 49% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 64% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
49%
4-5 years
15%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
35%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$8,196
Acceptance
86%
Undergrads
7,851
4-Year Grad Rate
49%
Endowment
$115M
Murray, KY 42071-3318
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