Overview

Murray State University is a University institution located in Murray, KY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 102 Curris Center
Murray, KY  42701-0009
United States

Contact Ms. Stacy Bell
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: msu.admissions@murraystate.edu
Phone: 270-809-5044

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Animal Health	×
Animal Sciences, General	×
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Radio And Television	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education		×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician	×
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
Industrial Technology/technician		×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician	×
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Community Health And Preventive Medicine	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Outdoor Education	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Youth Services/administration	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Management	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,486

Applied

8,984

Accepted

8,281

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,526

Females Applied

5,622

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,960

Males Applied

3,362

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.58

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	490	600
SAT Math	-	470	590
ACT Composite	-	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,320

In-state

15,672

Out-of-state

10,320

In-district

Fees

400

Full-time student fees

12,000

Room & board

6,680

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

15,545

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,450

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,556

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,894

Avg. Loan Aid

10,764

Avg. Grant Aid

11,028

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

50.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,281

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.25%
Black or African American	5.81%
White or Caucasian	74.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	0.78%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.01%
Two or more races	3.39%
Other	3.2%

Gender

Male (38.05%)

Female (61.95%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, All Campus Sing and Campus Lights

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Racer Band, Student Government Association, National Panhellenic Council, International Student Organization and MSU Student Ambassadors

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
LiveSafe

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

536

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 436

Part-time - 100

Male - 258

Female - 278