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Murray State University

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Murray State University Racers
218 Wells Hall
Murray, Kentucky 42071-3318
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Murray State University

218 Wells Hall
Murray, Kentucky 42071-3318
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Murray State University at a Glance

Murray State University is a medium-sized public college located in the fringe rural of Murray, Kentucky. Currently, there are roughly 12,073 students enrolled, 39% of which are male and 61% female. Athletically, Murray State University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Ohio Valley Conference.

General Information

Student Count:12,073
Gender Ratio:39% Male, 61% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Fringe Rural
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$5,130
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$15,390
Yearly Room:$3,590
Yearly Board:$2,972
In-state Cost (On Campus):$16,210
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$26,470

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(270) 809-3011
Athletic Phone:(270) 809-6800

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:3,055 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Murray State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Murray State University has around 3,072 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:3,072
Male Applicants:1,245
Female Applicants:1,827
% Male Applicants:41%
% Female Applicants:59%
Total Admitted:2,629
Admitted Males:1,061
Admitted Females:1,568
% Admitted Males:40%
% Admitted Females:60%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit SAT:N/A
ACT Scores Submitted:1,324
Percent Who Submit ACT:100%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:19
25th% Math:18
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:19
75th% Reading:25
75th% Math:25
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:25

Murray State University Athletics
"Home of the Racers"

General Racers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Ohio Valley Conference
Team Colors:Navy and Gold
Stadium Name:Stewart
Stadium Capacity:16,800
Gym Name:RSEC
Gym Capacity:8,342

Racers Contact Info

Phone:(270) 809-3011
Athletic Phone:(270) 809-6800
Website:http://www.murraystate.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.goracers.com

Murray State University Campus & Student Body

Murray State University offers a total of 62 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:3.8%
Unknown:2.4%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Communication TechnologiesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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