University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
87% admitted · $16,492/yr after aid
Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $7,350
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $48,482
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Murray State University is a public college in Murray, KY with 6,688 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1133 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,350 per year ($7,357 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,482 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,038
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,511
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–600
200800
SAT Math460–570
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Murray State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,404
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,320
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,676
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,357
- $30–48k$4,208
- $48–75k$4,615
- $75–110k$10,672
- $110k+$13,409
Get a personal estimate with Murray State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $48,482
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,688
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White78%
- Hispanic4%
- Black6%
- Asian1%
Murray State University FAQ
What is Murray State University's acceptance rate?+
Murray State University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Murray State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1133.
What ACT score do you need for Murray State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Murray State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Murray State University?+
In Fall 2023, 11,038 students applied to Murray State University and 9,511 were admitted; 1,659 enrolled.
Does Murray State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Murray State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Murray State University require an essay?+
Murray State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Murray State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,404 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,350.
What is Murray State University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157401 · How we use this data
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