Murray State University

#624 in Best Colleges in America

MURRAY, KY · 4 Year ·

3.8

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218 WELLS HALL MURRAY, KY 42071

Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

in Best Colleges in Kentucky

Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 108 of 293
Best Colleges for Education in America 153 of 972
Top Public Universities in America 216 of 601

Academics

Overall Grade

Academics

Value

B+

Diversity

Campus

B+

Athletics

B+

Party Scene

B+

Professors

Location

B minus

Dorms

Campus Food

A minus

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Agriculture

124 Graduates

#2Nursing

120 Graduates

#3Business

116 Graduates

#4Veterinary Technician and Assistant

116 Graduates

#5Liberal Arts and Humanities

115 Graduates

#6Elementary Education

65 Graduates

#7Biology

56 Graduates

#8Occupational Safety and Health Technician

56 Graduates

#9Social Work and Youth Services

53 Graduates

#10Corporate Communications

36 Graduates

Admissions

85%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

960-1200

ACT Range

20-27

Application Fee

$40

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$11,237

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$11,753

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$37,100

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

56%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

5,930

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

5,930 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,721

Undergrads Over 25

10%

Pell Grant

40%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

13:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FCS