Murray State University Admission Requirements
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Murray State University Admission Overview
Murray State University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Murray State University admitted 85.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 940-1170 / ACT 19-26. Murray State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Murray State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Murray State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Murray State University
Acceptance Rate
The Murray State University acceptance rate is 85.7%. Last year, 8,984 of 10,486 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Murray State University and can you get accepted?
Murray State University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Murray State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Murray State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.57Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Murray State University typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Murray State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #8 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Murray State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
940-1170Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
19%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 460
- Composite 940
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 570
- Composite 1170
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Murray State University typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 940–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Murray State University ranks #14 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 940 to 1170
SAT policy
Murray State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Murray State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
82%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 18
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Murray State University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Murray State University places #13 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to Murray State University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
51% of Murray State University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Murray State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Murray State University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Murray State University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 85.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (940-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157401.
GPA calculator: Murray State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026