Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public · 6,688 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,242 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $6,347 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,104 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,811 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,450 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,096 |
Sticker tuition: $9,900 in-state, $19,836 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Average SAT
- 1133
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $44,737
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Agriculture15%
Health & Nursing10%
Education8%
Computer Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Psychology3%
Communications & Media3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Engineering3%
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