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Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky 42071-3318

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Known for business — excellent value

Murray State University is a public institution in Murray with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,737 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,121.

Established
1922
Mascot
Racer One (live mascot)Dunker (costumed)
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks (for football
Division
Division I
86%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
6,646Students
16:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$44,737Earnings 10yr
$9,121Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Murray State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 550
480600
MathMid: 530
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1110

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,708
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,452
Room & Board$10,594
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$21,475
Average Net Price$9,121
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,594
$30–48K$5,703
$48–75K$9,616
$75–110K$13,423
$110K+$14,282

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,121

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (144)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,646
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.5%
Freshman Retention76.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,473
8 Years$41,104
10 Years$44,737

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,000
Men
$49,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Racers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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