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Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
  • Public
    4 year
  • 8,891
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:16
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 8%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $14.5K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Murray State University, located in Murray, Kentucky, is home to 10,304 students. As one of the nation's best public universities, Murray attracts students who are seeking a great education in a personalized, college-town setting. Murray State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist degrees.
autumnal scene with campus building and colorful trees
campus entrance with brick pillars and gate labeled MSU
red-brick campus building with large windows and young trees
front view of the Bauernfeind Center with clock tower
ivy-covered building with statue in front of the entrance

Overview

Total Faculty 423
Full-Time Undergraduate 7,090
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,801
Application Acceptance Rate 83%
Transfer Students 674
Programs 106 Programs
Courses 2,613 Courses
Transfer Agreements 161 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 7,732 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $6,840
Out-of-State Tuition $18,600
Books and Supplies $1,285
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 50%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $7,611
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 84%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,897

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    You are a transfer student if: You have graduated from high school or have earned a GED, and you have attended college after high school graduation or after earning your GED. We're here to help you make a smooth transition to Murray State University.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official transcripts must be mailed directly from all institutions at which the student has registered. Applicants who have earned fewer than 30 hours or who are from KY, IL, IN, MO, and TN may be required to submit additional documents.
  • SAT Scores:
    n/a
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    n/a
  • Essay:
    n/a
  • Application Fee:
    $30, non-refundable
  • Interview:
    n/a
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) is required.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    There is no limit to the number of hours that may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution. At least 20 of the last 32 semester hours required for graduation must be earned in residence at Murray State.

Information for Transfer Out Students

  • Number of Transferring:
    n/a
  • Special Programs:
    n/a

Murray State University

Address:
Murray, Kentucky 42071
United States
Main Phone:
1-800-272-4MSU
Email:

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Christian Cruce
Asst. Director of School Relations, School Relations
(270) 809-3165
donotreply@academyone.com
Transfer Services Contact:
Barbara Rose
Transfer Admissions Clerk, Transfer Admissions
(270) 809-3035
donotreply@academyone.com
Athletic Director Contact:
Allen Ward
Director of Athletics, MSU Athletics
(270) 809-3164
donotreply@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

MSU-Paducah Regional Campus
3000 Irvin Cobb Drive
Paducah, KY 42003
McCracken County
(270) 442-4753 or 1-800-669-7654
ceao.murraystate.edu/paducah
MSU-Hopkinsville Regional Campus
5305 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Christian County
(270) 707-1525 or 1-800-669-7654
ceao.murraystate.edu/hopkinsville
MSU-Madisonville Regional Campus
2000 College Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
Hopkins County
(270) 825-4379 or 1-800-669-7654
ceao.murraystate.edu/madisonville
MSU-Henderson Regional Campus
1715 Second Street
Henderson County, KY 42420
Henderson County
(270) 831-5111 or 1-800-669-7654
ceao.murraystate.edu/henderson
MSU-Fort Campbell Office
Fort Campbell, KY
Christian
(931) 431-5701 or 1-800-669-7654
ceao.murraystate.edu/fortcampbell
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.