Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Murray State's acceptance rate is 83.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.87%. 3,616 men and 6,612 women applied to Murray State and 2,953 men and 5,651 women students were accepted.
23 applicants who has another gender applied and 5 were accepted.
Among them, 526 men and 840 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Murray State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,251 | 3,616 | 6,612 | 23 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,609 | 2,953 | 5,651 | 5 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,366 | 526 | 840 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.98% | 81.66% | 85.47% | 21.74% | - |
| Yield | 15.87% | 17.81% | 14.86% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 239 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,116 students (82%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Murray State.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 495. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Murray State. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Murray State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 965 | 1060 | 1190 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 495 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,366 first-year students enrolled in Murray State. The proportion of full-time students is 99.56% and part-time students is 0.44%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.51% and women students is 61.49%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Murray State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,366 | 526 | 840 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,360 | 522 | 838 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Murray State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Murray State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Murray State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Murray State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | www.murraystate.edu/Admissions |
| Online Application | www.murraystate.edu/Admissions/ApplyOnline.aspx |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other) |