Compare Murray State University's Scorecard to Other Colleges

How Does Murray State University's Scorecard Compare to Other Schools Nationally?

Check out Murray State's national, regional, and state rankings below. Is the value, educational quality, and diversity up to your standards?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Fair	C-	795 of 1,325
Region (Southeast)	Good	B	203 of 668
State (Kentucky)	Good	B+	6 of 25
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Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	90.6%	D+	1,514 of 2,368
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,055	C+	481 of 1,175
Average Combined New SAT Score	1130	C+	481 of 1,175
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	15 : 1	C-	1,572 of 2,721
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	71.0%	B+	639 of 2,978
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,140	B+	459 of 1,833
Expenditures per Student	$14,986	D-	1,481 of 1,939
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	72.0%	C-	1,235 of 2,225
Graduation Rate	48.6%	C	1,120 of 2,117
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	D+	1,142 of 1,789
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$35,000	F	857 of 957
Boost Following Graduation	-$3,849	F	883 of 957
Average Mid-Career	$61,000	D	650 of 923
Boost Mid-Career	-$3,066	D+	590 of 923
Student Loan Default Rate	10.0%	D	1,590 of 2,196
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Low	D	2,239 of 2,718
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,087 of 2,718
Geographic Diversity	Good	B-	695 of 2,525

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