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Murray State University
Murray, KYPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Murray State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Murray, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $189,508
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,129
Earnings 5yr: $99,776
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,691
Earnings 5yr: $83,386
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,573
Earnings 5yr: $71,522
Debt: $22,500
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,713
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,521
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,705
Earnings 5yr: $85,864
Debt: $25,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,462
Earnings 5yr: $74,353
Debt: $25,082
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,173
Earnings 5yr: $87,954
Debt: $25,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,204
Earnings 5yr: $89,111
Debt: $24,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,269
Earnings 5yr: $50,198
Debt: $18,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,679
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,061
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,155
Earnings 5yr: $64,254
Debt: N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,862
Earnings 5yr: $48,363
Debt: $22,612
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,265
Earnings 5yr: $44,245
Debt: $22,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,764
Earnings 5yr: $52,954
Debt: $22,500
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,686
Earnings 5yr: $45,641
Debt: $18,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,136
Earnings 5yr: $54,228
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,780
Earnings 5yr: $51,087
Debt: $21,997
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,096
In-State Tuition$9,900
Out-of-State Tuition$19,836
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,473
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,737
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$59,539
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