by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Murray State College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Murray State College were $7,230 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,430. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $2,400 in-state and $2,400 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,830 | $9,030 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Total | $7,230 | $11,430 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Murray State College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Murray State College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OK | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Murray State College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Murray State College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Murray State College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,830 | $9,030 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,830 | $9,030 |
| One Year Ago | $4,830 | $9,030 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,830 | $9,030 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Murray State College has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.02%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,448. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.85%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,641.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,448 | $11,641 |
| In 2 Years | $7,672 | $11,855 |
| In 3 Years | $7,903 | $12,073 |
| In 4 Years | $8,141 | $12,295 |
| In 5 Years | $8,386 | $12,522 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $47,864, or close to $31,164 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Murray State College, check out the Murray State College Financial Aid page.
