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Murray State University

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Murray State University is a Public institution located in Murray, KY. The school has... approximately 7218 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $59,539. The average age of students entering Murray State University is 22. The most popular programs at the Murray State University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (15%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (9%), Education (9%) and Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$23,820
Admissions Rate
87%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,431
Average SAT Score
1173

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Murray State University.

Tuition & Fees
$23,820
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$-4,506
Total Expected Costs
$19,314

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$11,497
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $8,115
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,644
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,309
$75,001 - $110,000 $14,590
$110,000 + $14,798

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Murray State University.

7,218 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 41%

Female Students: 59%

90% Full Time / 10% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 31%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Murray State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Murray State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$22,431
Students Receiving Federal Loans
47%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$233

The graduation rate at the Murray State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
49%
Students who Return after their First Year
77%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Murray State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related

Certificate/Diploma
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Health Professions and Related Programs

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (15%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (9%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%)