College statistics
- Address:
- 218 Wells Hall
Murray, KY
42071 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.murraystate.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $8,604
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $18,540
- Room and Board:
- $11,112
- Acceptance Rate:
- 86.2%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $202,989,950
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science and Related Fields
Murray State University is a public regional university located in Murray, Kentucky, serving a student body of approximately 9,841 undergraduates and graduate students. The institution offers career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strength in agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary science and related fields. As a research-engaged institution, Murray State combines liberal arts foundations with professional preparation.
In-state tuition is $8,604 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $19,716 for students living on campus. Out-of-state tuition runs $18,540, bringing the full cost to $29,652. The university admits approximately 86% of applicants, reflecting open and accessible admissions. The 75th percentile ACT composite score is 26, with SAT scores of 600 in reading and 590 in math at the same percentile.
Students at Murray State graduate at a strong rate relative to peer institutions. The university serves students seeking practical, applied degree pathways in fields like agriculture, animal science, and business, as well as those pursuing graduate education. For more information about admissions, programs, and campus life, visit www.murraystate.edu/.