Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public · 6,688 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 85.7% (11,038 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 940–1170 (ACT 19–26)
  • Undergraduates: 6,688 (4.1% international)
  • Average net price: $9,096 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 61% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Rolling: Rolling (no closing date per CDS)
  • Priority: Dec. 1, 2026

Editor's notes

  • With a 3.80 GPA, an ACT of 28 or higher moves your award from $5,000 to $7,500 or $10,000. That's the main reason to test here.
  • Submit the General Scholarship Application by Dec. 1, 2026 if you want Presidential Fellowship consideration; the general deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.

Sources

  1. Murray State Admissions, First-time Freshman Admission Requirements
  2. Murray State Admissions, First-Time Freshmen
  3. Murray State Student Financial Services, Scholarships
  4. Murray State Office of Institutional Research, Common Data Set 2025-2026
  5. Murray State Admissions, Apply for Admission

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