| Murray State vs. EKU |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,900 Kentucky Residents $19,836 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,320 Kentucky Residents $21,230 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,683 Kentucky Residents $10,683 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,794 Kentucky Residents $14,628 Out-of-State |
| More$10,550 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,622 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier85.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.61% |
| Lower17.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,020 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,673 |
| Smaller7,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,448 |
| Smaller2,169 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,225 |
| Smaller1,796 | Online Student Population | Larger5,246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 566 | Number of faculty | 980 |
| Higher$70,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,289 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.