Murray State University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
86.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.44%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,366
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,251 students have applied and 8,609 students have allowed to admit to Murray State University (Acceptance rate: 83.98%). Murray State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.87 % where 1,366 students have finally enrolled out of 8,609 admitted students.
Murray State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Campbellsville University and Lindsey Wilson College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 93.03%).
Murray State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 33.40%).
How to Apply to Murray State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Murray State. Murray State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Murray State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Murray State University is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Murray State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 985). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | 1,070 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 985 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Murray State University, 239 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 495 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 520 | 590 |
| Total | 965 | 1,060 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Murray State University, 1,116 students submitted ACT scores (82% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Murray State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Murray State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |