Avg Earnings (5yr)
$38,473
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
59%
Annual Tuition
$9,708
At a Glance
Total Students
6,646
Retention Rate
76%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
37%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Murray State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 86.2%. The university enrolls 6,646 students and has a retention rate of 76.1%. The graduation rate is 59%. The median debt for students is $20,500, and 36.6% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at Murray State is $9,708. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,962. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,473, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,737.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$39k
1 YEAR
$38k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Murray State University alumni earn a median of $38,962. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease slightly to $38,473. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,737. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Murray State University has an acceptance rate of 86.2% and a graduation rate of 59%. The university retains 76.1% of its students. The in-state tuition is $9,708, and 36.6% of students receive financial aid.
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