Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
86.17%
SAT Average
1,110
ACT Range
19-26
Murray State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 86.17%. This means approximately 862 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,646 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
86.17%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $9,708 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,452 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,475 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,121 | State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.35% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 36.63% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Murray State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,452
Room and board
$10,594
Books and supplies
$900
Other expenses
$5,717
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,475
Average net price
$9,121
Average aid coverage
58%
$12,354 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Murray State University pays approximately $9,121 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Kentucky average of $15,306 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Murray State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Murray State University net price
$9,121
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Murray State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,452 and average net price at $9,121. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,452
Current net price
$9,121
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
59.53%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,737
Undergraduates
6,646
10-Year Median Earnings - Murray State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Murray State University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Murray State University?
Undergraduates
6,646
Completion rate
59.53%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.35%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
36.63%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.35% of Murray State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 36.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Murray State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Murray State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Murray State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Murray State University is listed at 218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Murray State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | 86.17% | $19,452 | $9,121 | $44,737 |
| Centre College | 54.34% | $50,550 | $21,497 | $66,240 |
| Bellarmine University | 93.59% | $47,180 | $23,587 | $62,069 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not available | $15,860 | $22,209 | $61,480 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray State University's acceptance rate?
Murray State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 86.17%.
How much is Murray State University tuition?
Murray State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,452.
What is Murray State University's average net price?
Murray State University's average net price in the local dataset is $9,121.
What is Murray State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,737 for Murray State University.
Is Murray State University accredited?
Murray State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Murray State University?
The local dataset lists 6,646 undergraduate students at Murray State University.
What percentage of Murray State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Murray State University in the local dataset is 31.35%.
What is the federal loan rate at Murray State University?
The federal loan rate for Murray State University in the local dataset is 36.63%.
Where should I verify Murray State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Murray State University or the latest official federal education data.