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Rating
Public
Type
10,714
Students
$23,592
Tuition
82%
Acceptance
#416
Ranking
Remote Town
Campus Setting
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 just about five in six 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 in-state students and $23,592 for those from out-of-state, Murray State University is reasonably high-priced. 47.9% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to earn approximately $37,100 per year, which is 11% less than the national median.
Murray State University
National Average
$39,318/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$30,536/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Murray State University
National
1035 - 1250
17% of students submit
21%
20 - 27
92% of students submit
Required
$40
Full-Time
Part-Time
40%
83%
60%
15%
10%
1%
7% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other
6% Business/Commerce, General
5% Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
81% Others
7%
149 Graduates
6%
128 Graduates
5%
109 Graduates
5%
101 Graduates
5%
101 Graduates
5%
92 Graduates
4%
77 Graduates
4%
76 Graduates
Students
Professors
15
236,671
$7,933
78%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Murray State University
National
$29,700
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$37,100
6 Years After Graduation
47%