Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public · offers Graduate degrees
86%Acceptance rate
$9,096Average net price / year
61%Graduation rate
$44,737Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,500Median debt at graduation
6,688Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,900
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,836
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,485
- Room & board
- $11,112
- Books & supplies
- $940
- Average net price
- $9,096
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,242
- $30–48k
- $6,347
- $48–75k
- $8,104
- $75–110k
- $12,811
- $110k+
- $15,450
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85.7%
- Average SAT
- 1133
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 480–600
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 460–570
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,473
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,737
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 35%
Programs: what graduates earn
51 of 141 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 16 | $99,473 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 0 | $65,290 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 117 | $65,188 | $28,786 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 78 | $57,089 | $24,104 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | $54,022 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 47 | $53,881 | $18,800 |
| Public Administration | 43 | $53,876 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 58 | $47,734 | $22,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | $47,646 | $42,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 39 | $44,467 | $20,093 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 13 | $43,235 | $39,986 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | $51,638 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 8 | $40,660 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $185,872 | $92,445 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 30 | $73,149 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,688
- Graduate students
- 2,991
- Part-time
- 9%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 78%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 6%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 4%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $70,695 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 82%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.murraystate.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 15% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 8% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 8% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Murray State University?
85.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1133 on the SAT.
How much does Murray State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $9,096 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,900 and the full cost of attendance is $23,485.
How much do Murray State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $44,737 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.