Murray State University
Public four-year university in Murray, KY that costs an average of $7,350 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,350
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,482
PublicTown (distant)6,688 undergraduates
Cost of Murray State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,404 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,320 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $20,676 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,490 |
| Books and supplies | $950 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,350 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,357 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,208 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,615 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,672 |
| $110,001+ | $13,409 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Murray State University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,133 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 480–600 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 460–570 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,253 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,482 |
| Rank in Kentucky (earnings) | 15th of 29 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 37% |
| Students with federal loans | 35% |
Majors and programs at Murray State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (60)
Certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 20 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $91,847 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 225 | $65,576 | $26,119 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 16 | $64,384 | — |
| Public Administration | 74 | $61,993 | $38,227 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 24 | $58,542 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 45 | $58,128 | $39,761 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 20 | $57,963 | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 169 | $53,920 | $24,787 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 140 | $52,910 | $24,780 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 94 | $52,535 | $20,250 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 25 | $46,396 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 35 | $46,284 | $44,487 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 | $45,204 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 78 | $43,425 | $26,134 |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 85 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 21 | — | — |
| Economics | 10 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 16 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 5 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 5 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 9 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $207,471 | $199,583 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 56 | $88,280 | $55,009 |
| English Language and Literature | 67 | $78,226 | $49,546 |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 52 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Veterinary Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kentucky
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | $8,976 | 68% | $55,024 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead | $9,912 | 77% | $47,134 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | $11,789 | 94% | $48,408 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | $11,925 | 78% | $50,885 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | $14,960 | 79% | $60,032 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | $18,868 | 93% | $63,924 |
| Kentucky State University | Frankfort | $17,637 | 96% | $42,650 |
About Murray State University
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Murray, KY |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 6,688 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | murraystate.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Murray State University's acceptance rate?
Murray State University admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,133 on the SAT.
How much does Murray State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,404 a year (tuition and fees: $10,320 in-state, $20,676 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,350 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,357.
How much do Murray State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,482 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is electromechanical technologies/technicians ($76,967 a year after graduation).
What is Murray State University's graduation rate?
60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.