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Murray State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MURRAY, KY

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Murray State is an above-average public university located in Murray, Kentucky. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,930 undergraduate students. The Murray State acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Agriculture, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 56% of students, Murray State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,700.

About

218 WELLS HALL
MURRAY, KY 42071
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference

Murray State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Murray State U Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
960-1200
ACT Range
20-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$11,237 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,753 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 86 responses
81%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 105 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 105 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
9
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    29%
  • On Campus
    58%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,930 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,721
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 65 responses
  • Friendly
    60%
  • Determined
    26%
  • Surviving
    6%
  • Small-town
    5%
  • Outgoing
    2%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 120 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 128 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 80 responses
  • Very friendly school, feels like home!
    30%
  • Great place to be.
    28%
  • A place to grow and to bloom
    11%
  • Community
    10%
  • Proud
    10%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Excellent
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 52 responses

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