Murray State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Murray State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Murray State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Murray State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Murray State accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,099 people applied and 6,814 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Murray State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Murray State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Murray State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Murray State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Murray State University?
Grades
24% of freshmen who attended Murray State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
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