Murray State University is a mid-sized public institution located in Murray, KY ranked 11th in Kentucky. It has a total of 8,861 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 82.39% of applicants. Murray State University offers 126 different majors and is best known for its Civil Engineering Technologies, Veterinary Technology, and Quality Control and Safety Technologies programs (nationally ranked 5th, 7th, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,968 for students from Kentucky and $23,592 for those from out-of-state, Murray State University is somewhat moderately expensive. 47.9% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn around $37,100 per year, which is 11% below the national median.