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Overview |
Murray State University | |||
| Location | Murray, KY | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 9,841 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | murraystate.edu | |||
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Costs |
Murray State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,436 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,180 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $9,738 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,939 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 11,038 | |||
| Admitted | 9,511 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Murray State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | |||
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| % Men | 7% | |||
| % Women | 13% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 81% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 2% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Murray State University | |||
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| % In-State | 61% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | |||
Campus |
Murray State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/