Murray State University

Murray, KY, USA

SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
86%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
6,688
Students
Verified May 2026
17:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
60%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About Murray State University

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Location

Murray, KY, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
85.7%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$19,836/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
6,688
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
17:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1133
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
480 - 600
SAT Math (25th-75th)
460 - 570
ACT (midpoint)
24
ACT (25th-75th)
19 - 26

Outcomes

Freshman retention
76%
Graduation rate (6yr)
60%
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,737

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$129M
Avg net price (after aid)
$9,096/yr

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