| Lindsey Wilson College View More Rivals | Murray State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Kentucky | Rankings | #7 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, KY | Location | Murray, KY |
| Known as | Murray State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,274 | Undergraduate | $9,708 Kentucky residents $19,452 out-of-state |
| $9,809 | Graduate | $10,071 Kentucky residents $10,368 out-of-state |
| $22,760 | Financial Aid | $10,234 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.67% | |
| Yield | 24.13% | |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,159 | Total Students | 9,479 |
| 1,753 | Undergraduate | 7,679 |
| 1,406 | Graduate | 1,800 |
| 710 | Online Enrollment | 1,944 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $31,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) $5,580 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 101 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 442 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| 340 Full-time 112 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,089 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $54,187 for Faculties $40,623 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,268 for Faculties $46,390 Part-time |