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Murray State University

#3 in Top Public Universities in Kentucky
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Murray, KY
  • 1,140 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    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 6,980 undergraduate students. The Murray State acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Nursing. Graduating 49% of students, Murray State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,700.
About Murray State University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
Address
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071
Website
murraystate.edu

Murray State University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
943-1155
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$10,529/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $7,421/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,708/ year
  • $49-75k
    $10,816/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,745/ year
  • $110k+
    $13,293/ year
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Academics

Professors
A-
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.78 responses
74%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.78 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    125 Graduates
  • Business
    122 Graduates
  • Nursing
    114 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    114 Graduates
  • Agriculture
    103 Graduates
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technician
    98 Graduates
  • Veterinary Technician and Assistant
    94 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    64 Graduates
  • Research and Experimental Psychology
    48 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    45 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,980Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 41 responses
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  • Friendly
    63%
  • Determined
    32%
  • Diverse
    2%
  • Surviving
    2%

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.93 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.101 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 53 responses
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  • Great place to be.
    36%
  • Very friendly school, feels like home!
    23%
  • Proud
    15%
  • A place to grow and to bloom
    11%
  • Community
    8%
  • Excellent
    4%
  • Family.
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.48 responses
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From my experience with Murray State, I would like to see the change of how admissions is done. I had issues with admissions due to the fact that my ACT score was low. I would like for the admissions to focus less on test scores because that doesn’t prove what a student is capable of and once I got accepted after an interview, i told myself that I wouldn’t want any one else to get in that situation. I want everyone to have the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual at Murray State! Overall though, the community is amazing and the feel of campus makes you feel home away from home. If someone is thinking about Murray State, I would definitely reccomend it for them.
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I love Murray State with a burning passion! The community they've built on campus is amazingly homey and comforting. There are always people willing to talk to you and it's a smaller school so there aren't a million people on campus, which helps. When you come in as a freshman, you get to do great beginnings which is basically just a giant ice breaker and really helps to get you started in that homey vibe. A very diverse population on campus and so many services I probably don't even know all of them, including free counseling services and free gym.
Murray State is the place to go if you are looking for helpful, accessible, friendly people! Whether you are contacting an office here or speaking with a professor, you can expect quality conversations. I have been in three dorms, from the most expensive to an average, older one, and all three have been great! Murray State has become my home away from home and I am so glad I decided to come here.