10 Interesting Facts about Murray State University
- Murray State University (MSU) is a public university located in Murray, Kentucky, USA.
- MSU was founded in 1922 and is one of the state’s six comprehensive universities.
- The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- MSU has a total enrollment of over 9,000 students, including over 7,000 undergraduates and over 2,000 graduate students.
- The university offers more than 150 academic programs across six colleges, including the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, the College of Education and Human Services, and the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
- MSU is known for its strong programs in teacher education, nursing, agriculture, and business.
- The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 60 countries around the world.
- MSU’s sports teams are known as the Racers and compete in NCAA Division I athletics, including basketball, football, soccer, and tennis.
- The university has produced several notable alumni, including former NBA player Popeye Jones, actor Tony Franklin, and former U.S. Congressman Carroll Hubbard.
- MSU is also known for its commitment to sustainability, and has been recognized as one of the greenest universities in the United States.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
77%
| SAT Range | 1020-1230 |
| ACT Range | 21-27 |
| Application Fee | $40 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
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Tuition & Fee
| Program | Resident(per hour) | Regional/Non-resident(per hour) | Online(per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Graduate Programs except programs listed below | $559.50 | $559.50 | $559.50 |
| Education | $385.50 | $559.50 | $559.50 |
| Occupational Therapy | $617.50 | $617.50 | $559.50 |
| Speech-Language Pathology (CDI) | $617.50 | $617.50 | $559.50 |
| Business Administration | $548.50 | $548.50 | $548.50 |
| Cybersecurity Management | $548.50 | $548.50 | $548.50 |
| Mass Communication (Concentration in Public Relations) | $548.50 | $548.50 | $548.50 |
| Information Systems (Concentration in Business Analytics) | $548.50 | $548.50 | $548.50 |
| Public Administration | $427.00 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
All programs
Accounting
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Agricultural Science
American Studies
Anthropology
Art
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Astronomy
Biology
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Business Economics
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Community Health
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Earth Science
Economic Development
Education Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English
Finance
Film Studies
Fine Arts
Game Design
Geographic Information Science
General Studies
Graphic Design
Health and Physical Education
History
Human Development and Leadership
Human Services
Information Systems
Japanese
Journalism
Learning and Behavior Disorders
Library Media
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Professional Writing
Public and Community Health
Real Estate
School Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Theatre
Wildlife Technician
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,149 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,714
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