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Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky. 6,688 undergraduates. Admits 86% of applicants.
60%Graduation rate5 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$7,350Average net price per year63% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$48,482Median earnings 10 years after starting18% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$19,500Median debt at graduation10% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our readGraduates' median debt ($19,500) equals 40% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($48,482).
What families actually pay
Under $30,000$7,357
$30,000–$48,000$4,208
$48,001–$75,000$4,615
$75,001–$110,000$10,672
Over $110,000$13,409
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 76% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,253 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $48,482 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Quick answers
- How much does Murray State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Murray State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $7,350 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Murray State University graduates earn?
- Former Murray State University students earn a median of $48,482 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Murray State University?
- 60% of Murray State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Murray State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Murray State University is $19,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
