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Murray State University

Murray State University
113 Sparks Hall
Murray, KY 42071

Official telephone: (270) 762-3011
Toll-free telephone: (800) 272-4678
Fax number: (270) 763-3050
Website: www.murraystate.edu
Screen last updated on: November 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2009-10 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jim Vaughan,
Acting Dean of Admissions and Registrar
Contacting the office: 270 762-3741
800 272-4678 (toll free)
270 762-3780 (fax)
admissions@
murraystate.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 5%
Application fee: $30
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Above-average ACT scores required. Rank in top half of secondary school class required of in-state applicants; rank in top third of secondary school class required of out-of-state applicants.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: May 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: July 4 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 3 recommended
History: 1 required, 1 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 4 recommended
Academic electives: 7 required, 7 recommended
Total: 23 required, 28 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Business and Nursing have additional requirements. See website www.murraystate.edu
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of student body in each high school class rank: Top tenth: 35%
Top quarter: 69%
Top half: 76%
Bottom half: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 91%
Average ACT: 23 English, 23 math, 23 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Rolling upon application
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Room deposit amount: $75, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes