Murray State University

www.murraystate.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,968

0.0752% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,628

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.06%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

77%

9,552 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

9,449

71.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

53.2%

790 Graduates

About

Murray State University is a higher education institution located in Calloway County, KY. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Murray State University were General Studies (112 degrees awarded), Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (107 degrees), and Registered Nursing (100 degrees).

In 2020, 2,145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Murray State University. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,764 degrees), 13.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (131 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Murray State University is $7,968, which is $−14,562 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Murray State University is $7,968, which is $−14,562 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,628.

In 2020, 91% of undergraduate students attending Murray State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,968

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Murray State University was $7,968. The cost of tuition at Murray State University is $−14,562 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$11,628

2020 Value

1.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Murray State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,628. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Murray State University grew by 1.01%.

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

$9,928

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Murray State University was of $9,928 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of room and board increased by 8.03% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.159% 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Murray State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.41% with respect to 2019, when 88% 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.

6.06%

2018 Default Rate

135

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Murray State University was 6.06%, which represents 135 out of the 2227 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 9,552 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 9,552 applicants, 7,358 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 9,449 students enrolled at Murray State University in 2020, and 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Murray State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

7,358

Accepted Out of 9,552

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Murray State University was 77% (7,358 admissions from 9,552 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 82.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 7.24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Murray State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage

270

Scores Submitted

18% of enrolled first-time students at Murray State University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 9,449 students. The full-time enrollment at Murray State University is 6,741 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,708. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Murray State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Murray State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.9% White, 5.98% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.51% Hispanic or Latino, 0.762% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0529% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Murray State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.2%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Murray State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,449 students. The full-time enrollment at Murray State University is 6,741 and the part-time enrollment is 2,708. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Murray State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

81%

2020 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
7,454
Black or African American
565
Two or More Races
270

The enrolled student population at Murray State University is 78.9% White, 5.98% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.51% Hispanic or Latino, 0.762% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0529% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 427 students (4.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 571 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 (1,764 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (131 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Murray State University is General Studies (112 degrees awarded), followed by Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (107 degrees) and Registered Nursing (100 degrees).

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 (165 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (173 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (119 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 (1,736,058 people), Secondary school teachers (381,606 people), Education administrators (274,902 people), Other managers (233,752 people), and Social workers, all other (168,636 people).

The most specialized majors at Murray State University are Agriculture (165 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (173 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (119 degrees), Communications (123 degrees), and Education (277 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

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 (2,821,671 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,223 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,627 people), Computer Systems Design (155,856 people), and Individual & family services (154,140 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

General Studies
112 degree-majorss awarded
Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
107 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Murray State University was General Studies with 112 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

787

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,358

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 787 degrees were awarded to men at Murray State University, which is 0.58 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,358).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Murray State University in Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences, which is 0.719 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 96 degrees were awarded to women at Murray State University in Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences, which is 1.39 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Murray State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 2.28% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,764 degrees awarded
Black or African American
131 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Murray State University is white (1,764 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (131 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,139 degrees awarded
White Male
625 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Murray State University is white female (1,139 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (625 degrees).

Operations

Murray State University has an endowment valued at nearly $92M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $5.05M (5.48%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Murray State University had a total salary expenditure of $160M. Murray State University employs 158 Assistant professors, 98 Instructors, and 97 Professors. Most academics at Murray State University are Female Assistant professors (85), Male Assistant professors(73), and Male Professors (65).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Murray State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 156 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 117 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 83 employees.

Endowment

$92M

2020 Endowment

2.39%

growth from 2019

Murray State University has an endowment valued at about $92M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Murray State University grew 2.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52.4M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.82M - Federal
$821k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Murray State University received $4.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $821k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$72.1M

2020 Salaries

3.41%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Murray State University paid a median of $72.1M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($160M) and a 3.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.831% decline from 2018 and a 4.2% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$27.4M

Instructional Salaries

442

Number of Employees

In 2020, Murray State University paid a total of $27.4M to 442 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

158 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

156 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Murray State University were Assistant professor with 158 employees; Instructor with 98 employees; and Instructor with 97 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Murray State University were Office and Administrative Support with 156 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 117 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 83 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Murray State University was Female Assistant professor with 85 employees, Male Assistant professor with 73 employees, and Male Professor with 65 employees.

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