Murray State University
Murray, KY · Town · 6,688 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Murray, KY, 42071-3318 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
98 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,485
Out-of-state COA
$33,421
Avg net price
$9,096
Room & board
$11,112
In-state tuition
$9,900
Out-of-state tuition
$19,836
Books & supplies
$940/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,242
$30–48k
$6,347
$48–75k
$8,104
$75–110k
$12,811
$110k+
$15,450
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1133
Reading 480–600
Math 460–570
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 19–26
English 19–27
Math 18–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
61%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
14%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,473
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,737
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,000–$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,735
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$46,064
Independent students
21%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,473
10 years after entry
$44,737
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Institutional
Endowment
$129M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
82%
Avg faculty salary
$7,855/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,232
Federal loan rate
35%
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