Murray State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Murray, KY
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Overview

Total enrollment

10,020

Location Murray, Kentucky
Website murraystate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Murray State University is located in the rural western Kentucky city of Murray, approximately two hours north of Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1922 as a normal school, the institution operates on a 236-acre main campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined walkways. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with particular strengths in business, education, nursing, and agricultural sciences, while also housing the Breathitt Veterinary Center, one of the region's significant animal diagnostic facilities. On-campus housing includes traditional residence halls and apartment-style living options primarily serving undergraduate students. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Racers, participating in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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Ratings

Murray State University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Murray State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.4%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$9,900

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,836

Breakdown

Tuition $9,900
Books and Supplies $940
Other Fees $1,296
Room and Board $11,112
Budget for Other Expenses $3,622
Total One Year Cost $26,870

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Murray State University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 15% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 12% in Health Professions.