Murray State University

Murray State at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Remote
Campus Setting
9,414
Students Enrolled
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Murray State

$9,708
Avg Tuition
$8,485
Average Loan
$15,229
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $8,685 to $15,229 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$9,168
2022$9,252
2023$9,432
2024$9,708

Popular Academic Programs

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Business/Commerce Studies
  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Animal Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Business/Commerce Studies
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Social Work
  • Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Public Administration

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree1,616
Master's Degree581
Doctor's Degree91
Associate's Degree23
Post-Bach Certificate19

Murray State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

50%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Murray State students borrow an average of $8,485 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Murray State University$8,485
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,480

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Murray State University
$9,708
58.0%
50.0%
Universities with Large Masters Programs
$23,066
53.1%
54.5%
Public
$6,794
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,655
56.5%
54.2%
Kentucky
$16,991
48.9%
48.1%

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