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Murray State University

Murray, KY·Public·~86% acceptance

Murray State University is a public university in Murray, KY. Admissions are accessible, with about 86% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $9,096 per year after financial aid. About 60% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $44,737 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$9,096/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,485
Aid cuts ~$14,389/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.3–3.8
SAT (middle 50%)940–1170
ACT (middle 50%)19–26
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
60%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$38,473
median earnings, 6yr
$44,737
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Murray State University's acceptance rate?
Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Murray State University cost?
At Murray State University, the average net price after aid is about $9,096 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,485 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Murray State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
What are Murray State University's application deadlines?
Murray State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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