Murray State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,252

Cost of attendance at Murray State University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,528

Cost of attendance at Murray State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Murray State University was $11,237. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Murray State

Murray State net price calculator

$11,237

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Murray State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,237	$391 (3%)	$8,986	$7,928	$11,625	$14,603	$14,896
2021	$11,628	$116 (1%)	$9,339	$9,520	$11,244	$14,681	$15,509
2020	$11,512	$758 (6%)	$8,839	$9,185	$11,959	$13,484	$14,990
2019	$12,270	$708 (6%)	$9,469	$9,834	$12,948	$14,803	$15,516
2018	$11,562	$1,033 (10%)	$8,115	$8,644	$12,309	$14,590	$14,798
2017	$10,529	$495 (5%)	$7,421	$8,708	$10,816	$13,745	$13,293
2016	$10,034	$64	$7,357	$8,318	$10,555	$12,985	$13,454
2015	$9,970	$205 (2%)	$6,787	$7,360	$11,439	$13,299	$13,295
2014	$9,765	--	$7,381	$8,003	$10,727	$13,113	$12,951

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Murray State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,219	$406 (2%)	$9,252	$15,707	$1,260
2021	$25,813	$425 (2%)	$9,168	$15,385	$1,260
2020	$25,388	$1,321 (5%)	$9,168	$14,960	$1,260
2019	$24,067	$535 (2%)	$9,084	$13,725	$1,258
2018	$23,532	$1,760 (8%)	$8,820	$13,447	$1,265
2017	$21,772	$1,737 (9%)	$8,400	$12,135	$1,237
2016	$20,035	$621 (3%)	$7,608	$11,082	$1,345
2015	$19,414	$516 (3%)	$7,392	$10,708	$1,314
2014	$18,898	$615 (3%)	$7,044	$10,538	$1,316
2013	$18,283	--	$6,840	$10,158	$1,285

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Murray State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,064 dormitories available to its students at $5,538 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Murray State is $615 per month.
Does Murray State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Murray State for one academic year is $4,330, which works out to $481 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Murray State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,260.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Murray State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,330

If living off-campus, with family: $4,990

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,990
How much is Murray State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Murray State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Murray State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$386	$499
For out-of-state students	$772	$528

Housing and Meal

Murray State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Murray State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,330	$5,538	N/A	3,064
2021	$3,972	$5,538	N/A	3,388
2020	$4,072	$5,424	N/A	3,380
2019	$3,766	$5,424	N/A	3,184
2018	$3,660	$5,246	N/A	2,938
2017	$3,554	$5,044	N/A	3,106
2016	$3,402	$4,804	N/A	3,044

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Murray State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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