MSU
Murray State University
102 Curris Center, Murray, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Murray State University (MSU)
About this school
Murray State, founded in 1922, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business and Public Affairs, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Humanistic Studies, Industry and Technology, and Science and the Department of Library Science. Its 232-acre campus is located in southwestern Kentucky, near the Tennessee border.
- www.murraystate.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,609
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:8,886
- Men:3,688 Men (41.5%)
- Women:5,198 Women (58.5%)
Location
Admission Information (MSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Murray State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | 3 | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | Recommended | August 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 102 Curris Center |
City, State, Zip | Murray, KY 42071 |
Phone | (270) 809-3741 |
Fax | (270) 762-3413 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Minimum ACT composite score of 18 or SAT score of 870, rank in the top half of high school class or minimum 3.0 GPA; high school curriculum criteria required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 85% of 6,479 applicants were admitted |
Women | 87% of 3,988 applicants were admitted |
Men | 83% of 2,491 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,974 (36%) of 5,530 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,126 (32%) of 3,469 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 848 (41%) of 2,061 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.53 |
375 And Above | 41% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 11% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 12% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 9% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 42% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 47% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,340|Out-of-state: $22,728 (37.25%)
- Room & Board: - $8,906 (39.78%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,265 (5.65%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,879 (17.32%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Murray State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001977 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,423 (95.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,030 (72.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,029 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 230 (22.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 39% |
Average Award | $11,656 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 950 (92.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,023 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 648 (63.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,610 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 151 (14.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 272 (18.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,085 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 6,040 (87.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,601 (76.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,587 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,147 (25.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 34% |
Average Award | $12,274 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,933 (85.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,258 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,316 (72.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,022 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 435 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 768 (11.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,487 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 51% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,564 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Memberships, Rodeo |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,375 |
Academics & Instruction (MSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
446
Part-Time Faculty
240
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
51%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 32% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 26% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 557,829 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Murray State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
44.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
49.0%
Programs & Majors (MSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (70)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Communications, General
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Management
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Organizational Communication, General
- Outdoor Education
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Youth Services/Administration
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (46)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counselor Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Geosciences
- History
- Human Services
- Hydrology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Leisure Studies
- Management of Technology
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Middle School Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing--General
- Physical Education
- Psychology--General
- Public Affairs
- Reading Education
- Safety Engineering
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Telecommunications Management
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (MSU)
Location & Geography
Population
18,106
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
261 acres
Weather
Temperature | 23.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 50 mile(s) from campus in Paducah |
Nearest Train Station | 40 mile(s) from campus in Fulton |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
33% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
67%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Murray State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, racer band, student government association, national panhellenic council, international student organization, msu student ambassadors
Sororities
19% of women participate
Fraternities
17% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,980
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
8,886
Women
5,198
Men
3,688
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.0% Asian
- 6.6% Black/African-American
- 2.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 84.8% White
- 2.8% Unknown
International Students
4.2% from 42 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
1,609
Student Resources (MSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology13 Documents
- Political Science10 Documents
- EXERCISE SCIENCE4 Documents
- Agriculture3 Documents
- Chemistry2 Documents
Popular Courses
- POL 250 - Introduction to International RelationsPolitical Science
- BIO 101 - Biological ConceptsBiology
- BIO 300 - Introductory MicrobiologyBiology
- EXS 375 - Biomechanics in Sport and ExerciseEXERCISE SCIENCE
- CHE 105 - Introductory ChemistryChemistry
Popular Professors
- smithPOL 250
- trezpaczBIO 101
- Tim JohnsonBIO 300
- DwellyEXS 375
- BalzerTHD 101