Murray State University

www.murraystate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,040

0.904% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,237

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.23%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.2%

9,144 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,414

68.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56%

813 Graduates

About

Murray State University is a higher education institution located in Calloway County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Murray State University were Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (124 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (120 degrees), and General Studies (96 degrees).

In 2021, 2,251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Murray State University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,891 degrees), 15.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Murray State University is $8,040, which is $−15,144 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Murray State University is $8,040, which is $−15,144 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,237.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Murray State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Murray State University was $8,040. The cost of tuition at Murray State University is $−15,144 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Murray State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,237

2021 Value

3.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Murray State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,237. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Murray State University grew by 3.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Murray State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,941

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Murray State University was of $9,941 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.131% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Murray State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Murray State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Murray State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.23%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Murray State University was 2.23%, which represents 44 out of the 1976 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Murray State University received 9,144 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.27% annual growth. Out of those 9,144 applicants, 7,787 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.2% acceptance rate.

There were 9,414 students enrolled at Murray State University in 2021. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Murray State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,787

Accepted Out of 9,144

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Murray State University was 85.2% (7,787 admissions from 9,144 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.27%, while admissions grew by 5.83%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Murray State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2021)

228

Scores Submitted (2021)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Murray State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Murray State University had a total enrollment of 9,414 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Murray State University is 6,485 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,929. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Murray State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Murray State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.9% White, 5.81% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, 0.967% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Murray State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (3.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Murray State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,414 students. The full-time enrollment at Murray State University is 6,485 and the part-time enrollment is 2,929. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Murray State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Murray State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Murray State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Murray State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Murray State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,338 enrolled students
Black or African American
547 enrolled students
Two or More Races
265 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Murray State University is 77.9% White, 5.81% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 2.48% Hispanic or Latino, 0.967% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 402 students (4.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 619 more women than men received degrees from Murray State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Murray State University is white (1,891 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Murray State University is Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (124 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (120 degrees) and General Studies (96 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Murray State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (204 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (164 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Murray State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,659,619 people), Secondary school teachers (420,992 people), Education administrators (280,030 people), Other managers (246,779 people), and Special education teachers (176,421 people).

The most specialized majors at Murray State University in 2021 are Agriculture (204 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (164 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees), EDUCATION. (313 degrees), and Communications (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Murray State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Murray State University are Agriculture (204 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (164 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees), EDUCATION. (313 degrees), and Communications (112 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Murray State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,828,519 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (356,690 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (210,412 people), Computer Systems Design (170,014 people), and Individual & family services (155,944 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Murray State University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
120 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Murray State University was Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Murray State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

816

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,435

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 816 degrees were awarded to men at Murray State University, which is 0.569 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,435).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Murray State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Murray State University in Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences, which is 0.729 times less than the 118 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Murray State University in Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences, which is 1.37 times more than the 86 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Murray State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Murray State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.83% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,891 degrees awarded
Black or African American
120 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Murray State University is white (1,891 degrees awarded). There were 15.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

2.58% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,216 degrees awarded
White Male
675 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Murray State University is white female (1,216 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (675 degrees).

Operations

Murray State University has an endowment valued at nearly $119M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.22M (6.06%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Murray State University had a total salary expenditure of 137M. Murray State University employs 160 Assistant professors, 120 Associate professors and 93 Instructors. Most academics at Murray State University are Male Assistant professor (80), Female Assistant professor (80), and Male Associate professor (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Murray State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 148 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 95 employees.

Endowment

$119M

2021 Endowment

29.3%

growth from 2020

Murray State University has an endowment valued at about $119M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Murray State University grew 29.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $68.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Murray State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$69.4M

2021 Salaries

3.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Murray State University paid a median of $69.4M in salaries, which represents 50.6% of their overall expenditure ($137M) and a 3.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.4M

Instructional Salaries

445

Number of Employees

In 2021, Murray State University paid a total of $29.4M to 445 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

160 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

148 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Murray State University were Assistant professor with 160 employees, Associate professor with 120 employees, and Instructor with 93 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Murray State University were Office and Administrative Support with 148 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 95 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Murray State University was Male Assistant professor with 80 employees, Female Assistant professor with 80 employees, and Male Associate professor with 64 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Murray State University.