Murray State University

Murray, KY
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Acceptance Rate
86%
Enrollment
6,646
Graduation Rate
60%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,737
Retention Rate
76%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9501190
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1926
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,708
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,452
Avg Net Price
$9,121
Room & Board
$10,594
Total COA
$21,475
Median Debt
$20,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$5,594
$30,001–48,000
$5,703
$48,001–75,000
$9,616
$75,001–110,000
$13,423
$110,001+
$14,282
Pell Grant Rate: 31%
Federal Loan Rate: 37%

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Sticker Price$30,046
Estimated Net Price$9,121 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
60%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,737
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$20,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
16.0%
Agriculture
14.3%
Education
8.6%
Health Professions
8.0%
Engineering Technology
7.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.0%
Psychology
3.9%
Communication
3.7%
Social Sciences
3.5%

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
79.1%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More
3.2%
International
3.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.