More selective than 44% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 81% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Murray State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Murray State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Murray State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 600 |
| SAT math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Murray State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 480–600 | 460–570 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 480–600 | 470–590 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Murray State University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Murray State University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morehead State University | 77% | 52% | $9,793 |
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | 50% | $11,040 |
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | 80% | 42% | $19,341 |
| 15 | Murray State University | 86% | 61% | $9,096 |
| 16 | Bellarmine University | 86% | 64% | $21,499 |
| 17 | Transylvania University | 87% | 71% | $21,913 |
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Murray State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Murray State University admissions questions
What is the Murray State University acceptance rate?
Murray State University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,511 of 11,038 applicants were admitted.
Does Murray State University require the SAT or ACT?
Murray State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Murray State University?
The middle 50% of Murray State University enrolled first-year students scored 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Murray State University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,659 of 9,511).
Is Murray State University getting harder to get into?
Murray State University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Murray State University overview