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ACT
21/27
SAT
980/1190
Estimated Cost
$22,870
Financial Aid
$29,457
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Murray State University
Murray State University (MSU) is a four-year public university located in Murray, Kentucky, United States. With about 10,500 students, it has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" as one of the top regional universities in the U.S. for 26 straight years. It has consistently been one of the top-ranked public regional universities in Kentucky (out of 6) but it is currently ranked 35th among regional universities in the South by US News. In addition to the main campus, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.
Murray State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#579 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kentucky
#8 of 98
2024 Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#5 of 25
Most Popular Majors
Out of 28 majors categories at Murray State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Murray State University within four or six years.