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Murray State University is a 4-year public university founded in 1922. There are over 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates enrolled at this university. Murray State University offers students more than 10 associate, 60 bachelors, and 40 masters and specialist programs. Moreover, there are a variety of minors, majors, and other areas of study not commonly found in other universities. These include programs on:
MSU's athletics department has teams in basketball, cross-country, football, golf, tennis, rifle, track and field, rowing, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The Racers have won quite a few national championships and 6 individual NCAA national champions. Two-time national titlist and gold medalist at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Pat Spurgin, is an alumnus of this university.
Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Murray State is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media, agricultural science and management, education and teaching, and engineering technician.
Murray State does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Murray State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 10,266 enrolled students in 2005.
Murray State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Murray State values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Murray State University
218 Wells Hall
Murray, KY 42071-3318
General Phone: (270) 762-3011
Admissions Phone: (270) 762-3741
Financial Aid Phone: (270) 762-2546
http://www.murraystate.edu
Murray State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 466 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, educational admin and supervision, reading teaching, middle school teaching, health teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 292 | business, marketing, accounting, finance, business management, MIS, international business |
| Media | 209 | organizational communications, public relations, communication studies, advertising, journalism, radio and television, printing management, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Liberal Arts | 162 | general studies, English, history, political science, economics, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 136 | occupational safety tech, engineering technology, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electromechanical tech, water quality and recycling tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 101 | community organization, social work, food and nutrition, public administration, child care provider, family studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 98 | agriculture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 84 | veterinary assistant, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Science | 77 | biology, chemistry, geology, aquatic biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 60 | information science, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | parks and recreation management, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts |
| Music | 22 | various music studies, music |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering physics |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | wildlife management |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Murray State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,372 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 568 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 13 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Murray State had a total enrollment of 10,266 students (8,683 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 68% |
| Tennessee | 12% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Murray State offers campus housing for 3,011 of its 8,683 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Murray, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,833 | 2,382 | 84% | 1,313 | 55% |
| Men | 1,187 | 995 | 84% | 571 | 57% |
| Women | 1,646 | 1,387 | 84% | 742 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (270) 762-3741
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,428 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,036 |
| Room and board | $ 4,890 |
| Room charge | $ 2,366 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,524 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid:
Murray State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (270) 762-2546
Murray State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 153 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $89,475 | 5 | $78,535 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $78,545 | 5 | $57,376 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,467 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $46,076 | 5 | $38,589 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $79,004 | 15 | $58,166 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 61 | $72,222 | 10 | $70,168 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $57,635 | 36 | $55,475 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 56 | $51,869 | 39 | $45,398 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $38,930 | 41 | $37,757 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 199 | $57,466 | 127 | $47,646 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 145 | 110 | 255 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 77 | 94 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Printing Management
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Murray State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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