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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Kentucky

Murray State University

Murray State University is a public college located in Murray, Kentucky, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Murray State University is $8,982. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $13,644. The college offers Master’s degrees in 43 different degree areas, with 24 Master’s degrees offered online. Murray State University enrolls 1,763 graduate students, with 69% part-time students, 47% online students, and 18% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.murraystate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
555 full-time
1,208 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:830
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:323
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:423
  • Online students
    47%
  • Male/Female
    35% / 65%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,982
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,644
  • Application fee:$40
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$900
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$499
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$900
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$528
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
544 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
29 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:19
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • 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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