Murray State University, KY
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Murray State University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity45
Retention47
Graduation6
Earnings21
Diversity17
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Murray State University
76%
Bachelor’s
13%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism6%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education10%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies9%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Murray State University
81%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
566
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)518–613
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Murray State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Murray State University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$229
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Murray State University
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 62% | 45% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Murray State University
93%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Murray State University
6,830
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,398
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 12% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Murray State University, KY
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris
22 miles, S
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
34 miles, S
Bethel University
35 miles, S
The University of Tennessee-Martin
35 miles, SW