Murray State University
Murray, KY
Murray State University is a public university located in Murray, KY, serving approximately 6,646 students. It has an acceptance rate of 86%.
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Tuition
$9,708
Acceptance
86.17%
Students
8,609
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,708
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,452
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,594
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,534
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86.17%
SAT range
950 - 1190
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
8,609
Undergrads
6,646
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
79
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
28
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.05
Property Rate / 1,000
1.96
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Murray
Violent Rate / 100k
108
Property Rate / 100k
777
Location
Institution does not report this
Murray, KY 42071