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Murray State University Teaching Programs

Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, KY. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Murray State University Rankings

Murray State University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 70	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#111 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#868 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Murray State University?

Contact information for Murray State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318
Phone:	2708093011
Website:	www.murraystate.edu/
Admissions:	www.murraystate.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid:	www.murraystate.edu/admissions/financialaid/index.aspx

How Do I Get Into Murray State University?

You can apply to Murray State University online at: www.murraystate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx

Murray State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Murray State University

These are the things Murray State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Murray State University?

Murray State University admits 86%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Murray State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 460 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 940 to 1170. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Murray State University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Murray State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,959	3,362	85%
Women	6,527	5,622	86%

Can I Afford Murray State University?

The average net price after aid at Murray State University is $9,121. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,604
In-State Fees	$1,296
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,540
Out-of-State Fees	$1,296
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,900
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,836

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at Murray State University receive some form of financial aid (1,646 students).

Approximately 93% of students at Murray State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,179 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,752.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Murray State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,077 per year.

Murray State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,552 students enrolled at Murray State University. Murray State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,646 undergraduate students at Murray State University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Murray State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	59
Black or African American	365
Hispanic	252
White	5,210
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	239
Non-Resident	252

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Murray State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kentucky	962
Illinois	190
Tennessee	132
Indiana	97
Missouri	75

Additionally, approximately 3.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Murray State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,963 of Murray State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Murray State University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Murray State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	129
Hispanic	41
White	1,185
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	41
Non-Resident	502

Online Learning at Murray State University

Murray State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,939 undergraduate students at Murray State University took at least one online class — of those, 876 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 347 students took at least one online class and 920 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Murray State University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Murray State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	101	39	—	140
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	25	82	—	108
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	47	26	75
Special Education and Teaching	23	11	—	34
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	17	—	17
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Murray State University

Murray State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Murray State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.