Murray State University
Public, 4-year
218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318
Quick Facts
6,646
Total Enrollment
86%
Acceptance Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
$38,473
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,708
In-State Tuition
$9,121
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1110
Avg SAT Score
About Murray State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 218 Wells Hall |
| City | Murray, KY |
| ZIP Code | 42071-3318 |
| County | Calloway County |
President/Chief Administrator: Robert L. Jackson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 6,646 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 38% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 79.1% |
| Black | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 8.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 9.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,708
In-State Tuition
$19,452
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,475
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,121
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 31% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 37% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 31% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $20,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $34,735 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 57% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,473
6 Years After
$41,104
8 Years After
$44,737
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,424 | 75th percentile: $54,776
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,905
Low Income
$38,646
Middle Income
$43,113
High Income
Student Outcomes
76%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
60%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,536
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,998
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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