Murray State University
Murray State University is a public 4-year institution in Murray, KY. It enrolls about 9,841 students and admits roughly 86% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Murray, KY 42071 |
| County | Calloway County |
| Enrollment | 9,841 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,038 / 9,511 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,708 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,452 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 60% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 76% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,738 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–26 |
| Website | www.murraystate.edu/ |
| Phone | 2708093011 |
Admissions
About 11,038 students applied and 9,511 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,659 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,708 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,452. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,738 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,594 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,703 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,616 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,423 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,282 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,438 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 60% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Murray State University is in Murray, KY, Calloway County. Its coordinates are 36.6124, -88.3236.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Murray State University?
About 86% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,038 applicants.
How much does Murray State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,708 for in-state students and $19,452 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Murray State University?
About 9,841 students are enrolled.