About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Shawn Smee
Director of Recruitment
Director of Recruitment
Address
Office of Recruitment
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071
Phone
800-272-2853
Email
msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Curris Student Center
CFSB Center (Special Events and Basketball Arena)
William B. Cherry Expo Center (Rodeos and other events)
Lovett Auditorium (historic theater: concerts, plays, public speakers)
The Residential Colleges are also popular locations.
Curris Student Center
CFSB Center (Special Events and Basketball Arena)
William B. Cherry Expo Center (Rodeos and other events)
Lovett Auditorium (historic theater: concerts, plays, public speakers)
The Residential Colleges are also popular locations.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Land Between the Lakes region (including Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley)
Paducah, KY (arts, shopping, and entertainment)
National Quilt Museum
Nashville, TN (arts, shopping, and entertainment)
Discovery Park
Paducah, KY (arts, shopping, and entertainment)
National Quilt Museum
Nashville, TN (arts, shopping, and entertainment)
Discovery Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Weekdays
8am-4:30pm
800-272-2853
8am-4:30pm
800-272-2853
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00aam, 10:00am, and 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm,Monday thru Friday.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00aam, 10:00am, and 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm,Monday thru Friday.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm Sat 11 am-1 pm
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
cward@murraystate.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Office of Recruitment
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
All major airlines fly to Nashville International Airport, Tenn., two hours from the campus. Commuter flights are available to Barkley Regional Airport in Paducah, approximately 45 minutes from the campus. The closest Amtrak service is in Fulton,KY., approximately 35 miles from the campus; however, no taxi or bus service is available at the train depot. Security Taxi and Taxi Express are available for transportation to and from the airports and bus terminals. Taxi Express provides transportation within the city of Murray. Security Taxi, 270-443-4442; Taxi Express, 270-759-TAXI.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the northeast via the Bluegrass Pkwy: Take the Bluegrass to the Western Kentucky Parkway. Continue west to I-24 and proceed west to the Purchase Parkway (Exit 25A). See "From the east or west via I-24". From the east or west via I-24: Take the exit for the Purchase Pkwy (Exit 25A) and proceed south approximately 9 miles. Exit onto Hwy 641 (sign marked "Murray State University"-Exit 41) and drive south to Murray south to Chestnut Street) and turn right (west). Drive approximately four blocks to Curris Center and turn left into parking lot. From the east or west via I-40: Take I-40 to Highway 641 and proceed north to Murray. Continue to the intersection with Chestnut Street and turn left (west). Drive approximately 4 blocks to Curris Center and turn left into the parking lot. From southeast Missouri: From I-57 take the Charleston/Wyatt exit and proceed east on Hwy. 60/62. In Wickliffe, KY., take Highway 121 which will take you through Mayfield, KY.Take the Mayfield bypass to Highway 80 and on to Murray. Exit to the right on 641. Once in Murray Turn right (west) onto Chestnut Street, drive approximately 4 blocks to Curris Center on your left. Parking is available in front of building.
Local Accommodations
Quality Inn (270-759-5910), Best Value (270-753-6706, Holiday Inn Express (270-759-4449), Hampton Inn (270-767-2226), Murray Plaza Lodge (270-753-2682), Best Western (270-753-5353), Marriot Springhill Suites (270-917-8000)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,884
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
478 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
518 - 593
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
663
with Terminal Degree
409
340
Women
323
Men
117
Minority
38
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
49%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Journalism.
Organizational Communication, General.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Outdoor Education.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
Youth Services/Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Management.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jude Deveraux
Author
Kirk Reuter
Retired Pitcher, San Francisco Giants
Pat Spurgin Pitney
Olympic Gold Medalist
Richard (Dick) Anderson
Leadership roles at Federal Reserve and AT&T
Dr. Walter Bumphus
President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. Gene Ray
Founder of the Titan Corporation
W. Earl Brown
Actor
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
49%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,325
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,925
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,485
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,225
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,265
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,933
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Several private and Foundation scholarships available. For information, visit http://www.murraystate.edu/students/undergraduate/Getting Started/Paying For College/scholarships/
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,636
Foreign Countries Represented
43
Demographics
6.36%
Black
1.87%
Hispanic
82.26%
Caucasian
2.50%
Unknown
3.39%
International
60% female
40% male
33% are out of state
77% are full time
23% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
33%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
81%
Campus Environment
Village
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Dorms Female
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Project Pass/Project Menotring
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Velvet Wilson
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Prior to program admission, a neuropsychological or comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation is required including one or more of the following: Nelson-Denny Reading Test; SATA (Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults); Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th edition; WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 4th edition); Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational testing and/or Achievement Tests; other standardized diagnostic testing instrument.Documentation Required for ADHD
Prior to program admission, a neuropsychological or comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation is required including one or more of the following: Nelson-Denny Reading Test; SATA (Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults); Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th edition; WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 4th edition); Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational testing and/or Achievement Tests; other standardized diagnostic testing instrument.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
162
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
12
17% join a fraternity
16% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Racers)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Riflery
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Riflery
Women's Sports (Racers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
77/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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