Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Murray State University
Murray, KY
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?
Sticker price$20,302
Net price (after aid)$9,121
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,594
$30k – $48k$5,703
$48k – $75k$9,616
$75k – $110k$13,423
$110k+$14,282
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,737
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans37%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$9.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$19.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19.5k
below avg
Net price
$9.1k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.7k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData Science
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
950 - 1190
ACT range
19 - 26
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- Where is Murray State University located?
- Murray State University is located in Murray, KY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Murray State University?
- Murray State University is a public university based in KY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Murray State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Murray State University is approximately 86%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Murray State University?
- Murray State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,708 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Murray State University?
- Murray State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,609 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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