Murray State University: Review & Facts

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Murray State University is a medium four-year, public school with 9,480 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1922 and is the only school located in Murray, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings

Murray State University will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
99
Murray State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 99 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Agriculture, Business, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Murray State University is fair at 77% (above Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Murray State University is below average - 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at Murray State University is decent, 16:1. Read more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - $17,700 annually. The additional fees at Murray State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,300; this makes it a total of $19,000 a year.

Read the details about Murray State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 10,251 applications were submitted and 8,609 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Murray State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Murray State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Murray State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Murray State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,600 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Murray State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Murray State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Murray State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Murray State University
218 Wells Hall
Murray, Kentucky
42071-3318, USA
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