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Murray State University
Murray,
KY
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate84%
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About Murray State University
Murray State University is a public, state university in the town of Murray, KY. Murray State University was founded in 1922. The university currently enrolls around 9,489 students per year, including 7,759 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Murray State University
It is not difficult to get into Murray State University. Murray State University admitted 84% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 10,228 students applied to Murray State University and 8,604 were admitted.
| Murray State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Murray State University is located in Murray, KY, near Nashville.
If you would like to see Murray State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 641, Highway 68, I-69, I-24 to Murray, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Paducah Barkley Regional, Nashville International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Murray State University and Murray are like without leaving home.
College Info
Murray State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Murray State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Murray State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
980 - 1170
Math SAT Range
470 - 590
Reading SAT Range
490 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1170 and Above
Good
980 to 1170
Avg
980 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Murray State University students is 1084. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Murray State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Murray State University.
Murray State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,342
In State$28,376
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,708
$14,742
Fees
$200
$200
Housing
$12,534
$12,534
Books
$900
$900
Student Life
Wondering what life at Murray State University is like? There are approximately 9,489 students enrolled at Murray State University, including 7,759 undergraduate students and 1,730 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 66% percent are from KY and 34% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time66%
In State34%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,489
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
84%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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