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Murray State University

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Murray, KY

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Located in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 6,688 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 86% of applicants. Among reported majors, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians shows the strongest outcomes -- $87,573/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range940–1170
ACT range19–26
Undergrads6,688
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,485
4-year grad rate60%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,737

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans35%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other$57,686/yr
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$40,839/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,370/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$64,269/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,679/yr
Marketing$56,780/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$56,263/yr
Business/Commerce, General$51,818/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$58,265/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$45,127/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$67,173/yr
Information Science/Studies$66,204/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,132/yr
Special Education and Teaching$36,657/yr
Engineering
Engineering Physics$86,713/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$87,573/yr
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$84,705/yr
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$58,862/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$41,383/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,462/yr
Public Health$51,848/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$50,387/yr
History
History$46,739/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$48,437/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,797/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$51,771/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$43,844/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,764/yr
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology$44,800/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$41,165/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$38,192/yr
Music$36,697/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,909
Typical room charge$5,580
Typical board charge$4,580

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Murray State University's acceptance rate?

Murray State University in Murray, KY admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Murray State University?

Admitted students at Murray State University typically score between 940–1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Murray State University?

Admitted students at Murray State University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Murray State University cost?

Murray State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,485 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Murray State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Murray State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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