What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Murray State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 250 | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 250 MAT 250/308 5 | 10 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101 CHE 105 4 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 130 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 ENG 105 3 | 4 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 ENG 201 3 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 180 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 135 | 4 credits |
Show all 28 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 250 | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 250 MAT 250/308 5 | 10 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101 CHE 105 4 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 130 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 ENG 105 3 | 4 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 ENG 201 3 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 180 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 135 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC145 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 230 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 231 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | CIV 202 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 103 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 132 | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIS 201 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | EES 110 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 211 | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 252 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 101 | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | MLA 101 MLA 101/102 3 | 6 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 130/132 | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 255 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 235 | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 306 SPA 306/401 3 | 6 credits |
| Studio Art - 2D | 3 | ART 111 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art - 3D | 3 | ART 112 | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POL 140 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIS 221/222 | 6 credits |
Source: murraystate.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 111 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 104 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 101 |
| Accounting | 85 |
| Finance | 72 |
| Animal Health | 71 |
| Business/Commerce | 64 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 64 |
Show the other 52 majors
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 60 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 36 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 35 |
| Computer Science | 32 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 31 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 27 |
| Social Work | 27 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 25 |
| Human Services | 25 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 24 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 |
| Music | 23 |
| History | 23 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 22 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 22 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 21 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 20 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 20 |
| Animal Sciences | 17 |
| Organizational Communication | 17 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 17 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 17 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 16 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | 9 |
| Music Management | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 |
| Health Teacher Education | 8 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 |
| Radio and Television | 7 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 6 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 |
| Advertising | 6 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Physics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Rifle
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Murray, KY
38,975 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Barkley Regional (PAH)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
556 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
27°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
46 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Lane College73 mi
- Southeast Missouri State University82 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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