Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University is a public college in Murray, Kentucky and has been named to the Best Colleges for Adults award list. The part-time student body is 1,714 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $11,803 and the per-credit hour charge is $382. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.murraystate.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,721 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:5,930
Undergrad students over 25 years old:722
Pell Grant students:2,467
Online and distance education undergrad students:1,048

Part-time students

22%
Students over 25 years old

9%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$386

In-district tuition and fees

$9,252

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

22 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
Communication Journalism and Related Programs(3)
Education(1)
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
Physical Sciences(1)

Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Public Administration and Social Service Professions(2)
Visual and Performing Arts(2)
Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)
History(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:58%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

144 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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