Murray State University
PublicMurray, KY
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,936 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Murray State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Murray State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Murray State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Murray State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Murray State University?
For 2024-25, Murray State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,836 for out-of-state students and $9,900 for in-state students -- $9,936 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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