Murray State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1863 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #510 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #463 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #596 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 7,679
- Graduates
- 1,800
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- murraystate.edu
Murray State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Applicants | 10,251 | 3,616 | 6,612 |
| Admissions | 8,609 | 2,953 | 5,651 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,360 | 522 | 838 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 2 |
2,684 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,944 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
239 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 965
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Murray State University are 965-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,116 or 82%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Murray State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7327 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 575 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 563 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 347 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 280 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 269 (3%) |
| Asian | 97 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,560
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,196 | $9,144 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,196 | $9,144 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,652 | $9,144 |
| Fee in-district | $1,236 | $927 |
| Fee in-state | $1,236 | $927 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,236 | $927 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,909 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,160 |
| Room charge | $5,580 |
| Meal charge | $4,580 |
Murray State University majors
Murray State University has granted 1,480 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 543 master's across 35 programs, and 67 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Murray State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 2 | 102 | 79 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 78 | 89 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 99 | |||
| General Studies | 91 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 91 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 54 | 21 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | 31 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 61 | 1 | ||
| Social Work | 55 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 52 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 4 | 18 | |
| Accounting | 44 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 41 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 5 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 38 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 27 | 6 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 21 | 10 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 29 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 28 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 26 | |||
| Music, General | 26 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 26 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 25 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 24 | |||
| Public Administration | 24 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | |||
| Information Technology | 11 | 12 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 23 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 23 | |||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 21 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |||
| History, General | 16 | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 1 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 9 | 8 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | 7 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 15 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Advertising | 13 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 | |||
| Human Services, General | 11 | |||
| Radio and Television | 11 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Economics, General | 7 | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | |||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Journalism | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 6 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Music Management | 4 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 1,480 | 543 | 67 |
Murray State University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 55% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Murray State University has published 3,556 scientific papers with 53,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38 | 159 |
| 1992 | 34 | 113 |
| 1993 | 34 | 122 |
| 1994 | 45 | 177 |
| 1995 | 40 | 144 |
| 1996 | 48 | 154 |
| 1997 | 45 | 195 |
| 1998 | 52 | 232 |
| 1999 | 63 | 251 |
| 2000 | 59 | 350 |
| 2001 | 64 | 358 |
| 2002 | 72 | 495 |
| 2003 | 61 | 587 |
| 2004 | 62 | 712 |
| 2005 | 64 | 729 |
| 2006 | 80 | 900 |
| 2007 | 94 | 964 |
| 2008 | 89 | 1170 |
| 2009 | 74 | 1302 |
| 2010 | 77 | 1462 |
| 2011 | 91 | 1815 |
| 2012 | 107 | 1824 |
| 2013 | 123 | 2180 |
| 2014 | 123 | 2437 |
| 2015 | 137 | 2526 |
| 2016 | 147 | 2559 |
| 2017 | 178 | 2804 |
| 2018 | 169 | 3038 |
| 2019 | 183 | 3633 |
| 2020 | 171 | 4245 |
| 2021 | 158 | 4638 |
| 2022 | 172 | 4582 |
| 2023 | 151 | 4475 |
Murray State University alumni
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Ja Morant
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019.
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Chrishell Stause
- Occupations
- actorreal estate agenttelevision actor
- Biography
-
Terrina Chrishell Stause-Flipo is an American actress, television personality and real estate agent. She began her career playing the role of Amanda Dillon in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children (2005–2011). From 2013 to 2015 she starred as Jordan Ridgeway in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives and later returned to soap in a recurring basic. For this role, Stause received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2020. In 2019, Stause began starring in the Netflix reality series, Selling Sunset.
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Jim Varney
- Occupations
- stand-up comedianvoice actortelevision actormusiciandancer
- Biography
-
James Albert Varney Jr. was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedic role as Ernest P. Worrell, for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as appearing in films and numerous television commercial advertising campaigns. He played Jed Clampett in a film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and also covered a song for the film titled "Hot Rod Lincoln". and performed the voice of Slinky Dog in the first two films of the Toy Story franchise (1995–1999). He died at age 50 of lung cancer on February 10, 2000, leaving two posthumous releases, Daddy and Them and Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
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W. Earl Brown
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorstage actor
- Biography
-
William Earl Brown is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, musician, and songwriter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Kenny, the cameraman in the film Scream (1996), Warren in the film There's Something About Mary (1998), Dan Dority on the HBO series Deadwood (2004–2006), and the voice and motion capture of Bill in the video game The Last of Us (2013). He has appeared in films such as Backdraft, The Master, Being John Malkovich, The Sessions, Vanilla Sky, The Lone Ranger, and Bloodworth (which he also wrote and produced), as well as series such as Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, The X-Files, Six Feet Under, Preacher, Bates Motel, True Detective, American Horror Story, Chicago Fire, Psych, and The Mandalorian.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,122 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 218 Wells Hall Murray, Kentucky, 42071-3318 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 2708093011 |