Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1922Distant townSEVP certified
About
Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,676
- Estimated total for international students
- US$32,760
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,320
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$22,404
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,688
- Graduate students
- 2,169
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 480–600 · Maths 460–570
- ACT
- 19–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$48,482
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (136)
Bachelor's degrees60 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMusicOutdoor EducationPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees32 subjects
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesMathematicsPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees6 subjects
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Undergraduate certificates13 subjects
Air TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHomeland SecurityHuman Services, GeneralPhilosophyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates21 subjects
Air TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyInformation Science/StudiesPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansResearch and Experimental PsychologyStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVeterinary Administrative ServicesWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.