Murray State University
Murray State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in Murray town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,012 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,443 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,111 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Murray State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,656, and fees were $1,164. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,656 and $1,164 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students10,012 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 11 | 103 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 10 |
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Tennessee Technology Center
88 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1928 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 04/04/1992 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 980 to 1190 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $368/credit | |
In State Students | $368/credit | |
Out of State Students | $993/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $528/credit | |
In State Students | $528/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,490/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $16,560 | $16,560 | $44,685 |
ADN | 70 | $25,760 | $25,760 | $69,510 |
BSN | 125 | $46,000 | $46,000 | $124,125 |
FNP | 50 | $26,400 | $26,400 | $74,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Murray State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 32% | $4,690 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $499 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $2,500 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $6,957 |
Federal Student Loans | 55% | $7,555 |
Private Loans | 7% | $11,374 |
$11,562
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,115 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,644 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,309 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,590 |
Over $110,000$14,798 |
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Student Population
8,559
Undergrads
1,453
Graduates
6,019
Women
3,993
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.