CollegeGrad School
- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB+
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
81%
SAT Range
1040-1250
ACT Range
21-28
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
$11,512/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,450/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
- 79%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.85 responses
- 74%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.85 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
133 GraduatesBusiness
115 GraduatesNursing
113 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
109 GraduatesAgriculture
108 GraduatesVeterinary Technician and Assistant
89 GraduatesOccupational Safety and Health Technician
83 GraduatesElementary Education
71 GraduatesResearch and Experimental Psychology
49 GraduatesBiology
45 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,236Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,820
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 54%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.100 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.108 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
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.48 responses
Murray State University Reviews
1,231 reviews
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With the limitations during the 2020 year, MSU did the best they could. However, their best was also fantastic! I did not have a single hiccup in miscommunications on a project, curriculum and due dates were still well-understood, and with Zoom classes available scheduling became easier too! I would not be surprised if they continued to do Zoom/hybrid courses because of how convenient they were for lecture-based classes. I did not feel abandoned once with online classes, everyone was still well involved and check-ins were frequent. Overall, five stars for online courses!
So far, as a first year freshman who took dual-credit courses there in high school, MSU is relatively decent! The food provided could be better and the dorms are subpar, but the education provided is fantastic. Because it is a smaller school, you have more of an opportunity to talk one-on-one with a professor. Everyone who I have met has been so helpful and kind, including the student body. Overall, welcoming environment and amazing education gets four stars from me! I just wish the experience was more fun and exciting during 2020, but there is only so much you can do with that.
I love the atmosphere and community at Murray State University! Everyone feels right at home there, and makes sure that the new incoming students do as well. I feel safe on campus, and there is always activities to do to make sure you're getting out of your dorm and having fun while making friends. They have great Greek Life opportunities. They even provide free therapy to any student struggling with absolutely anything.