Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public
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Murray State University admitted 85.7% of applicants university-wide (8,984 of 10,486).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.7% | 8,984 | 10,486 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 800 | 1,200 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 84.9% | 3,362 | 3,959 |
| Women | 86.1% | 5,622 | 6,527 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 8,984 admitted students, 1,562 enrolled (17.4% yield).
Murray State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 940–1170
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Murray State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $36,388/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,836 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,552 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $36,388/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,242 |
| $30k–48k | $6,347 |
| $48k–75k | $8,104 |
| $75k–110k | $12,811 |
| Over $110k | $15,450 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Coach Mark Brady Scholarship — 1000 (Departmental)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Murray State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission
- Self-Reported High School GPA
- Official High School Transcript
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission
- Self-Reported High School GPA
- Official High School Transcript
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Murray State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Murray State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,737
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
Murray State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #462
- Niche: #357
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Murray State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Computer & information sciences (4%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Murray State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.