Outcomes at Murray State
Graduation Rate
58.46%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Murray State University is 58.46% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. 874 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,495 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 38.80%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Murray State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Murray State University. 874 students have completed. In addition, 30 students still enrolled and 591 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,495 | 1,351 | 144 |
| Completers | 874 (58.46%) | 839 | 35 |
| Still Enrolled | 30 (2.01%) | 26 | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 591 (39.53%) | 486 | 105 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 610 students have completed in 4 years and additional 194 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 610 (45.15%) |
206 (40.95%) |
404 (47.64%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 194 (14.36%) |
86 (17.10%) |
108 (12.74%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 30 (2.22%) |
12 (2.39%) |
18 (2.12%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58.46% (874/1,495) | 54.67% (322/589) | 60.93% (552/906) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 76.92% (10/13) | 66.67% (4/6) | 85.71% (6/7) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.18% (38/88) | 33.33% (15/45) | 53.49% (23/43) |
| Hispanic | 43.33% (13/30) | 40.00% (6/15) | 46.67% (7/15) |
| White | 60.40% (752/1,245) | 57.23% (273/477) | 62.37% (479/768) |
| Two or More Race | 42.55% (20/47) | 50.00% (7/14) | 39.39% (13/33) |
| Unknown | 58.82% (20/34) | 53.85% (7/13) | 61.90% (13/21) |