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Murray State University

Murray, KY

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Rural
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $11K
  • SAT Range
    980–1170
  • Graduation Rate
    62%

Murray State University is a medium, 4-year, public school. This coed college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 86% and a graduation rate of 62%.

From the Institution

For more than 100 years, Murray State University has had a rich heritage of academic quality coupled with student success. The University's history dates back to 1922 when Rainey T. Wells presented the case for Murray, Kentucky to be the home of one of the new state universities. With Murray State's origins stemming from a hard-earned deposit of $117,000 from more than 1,000 individuals, Wells' vision led to a new normal school that would later become Murray State University. Our mission at Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of...

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College Board Code
1494
Application Types Accepted
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Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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