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Murray State Diversity & Demographics

Diversity Makes a Difference

Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with students and university admissions officers alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.

Get Some Knowledge on Diversity at Murray State, Including how Similar This School is to Others in the U.S..

Murray State Enrollment Stats:

  • Diversity Rankings
  • Racial Demographics
  • Gender Ratio
  • Location Diversity
  • Age Range
  • Extras

Pretty Good When it Comes to Diversity

The total diversity grade is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Considered above average in terms of total diversity, Murray State University is ranked #1,700 nationwide.

Murray State Overall Diversity Score (62 out of 100)
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Murray State Overall Diversity Rank (1,700 out of 2,475)
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Overall Diversity at Murray State University

Unequal Representation of Racial Groups

Many college students value the opportunity to meet and learn from student-peers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be difficult at this school.

Murray State University is ranked #3,217 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is below the national average.

Murray State Ethic Diversity Rank (3,217 out of 2,718)
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Murray State Racial Demographics

The chart below will display the diversity of undergraduate students at Murray State if it is available.

Murray State's racial diversity is below the national average.

Ethnic Diversity of Undergraduates at Murray State University

The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.

Ethnic Diversity of Faculty at Murray State University
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Male to Female Balance is On Par With National Averages

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equality between the sexes (when it comes to their presence on campus).

At Murray State University, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Murray State is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #1,533 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 3,237 males and 4,819 females.

Murray State Gender Diversity Rank (1,533 out of 2,718)
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Analyze Male/Female Diversity at Murray State

Where available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among Murray State's undergraduate students.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Murray State University is on par with the national average.

Male/Female Diversity of Undergraduates at Murray State University

Where available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among Murray State's faculty.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Murray State is excellent.

Male/Female Diversity of Faculty at Murray State University

Above Average Location Diversity

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We looked at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity rank.

About 66.6% of the students attending Murray State University come from within Kentucky. Murray State's rating of #935 makes it above average in this factor.

Murray State Location Diversity Rank (935 out of 2,525)
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Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity

The undergraduate student body is split among 25 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.

What States are Undergraduates at Murray State University From?

The Amount of International Students at Murray State

There is a mid sized group of about 343 international students at Murray State University representing at least 41 countries. Go to the Murray State International Student Page for more information.

How Old is Everyone at This School?

Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At Murray State University, 53.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Murray State #1,457 in the nation for student age diversity.

Murray State Age Diversity Rank (1,457 out of 3,012)
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Take a Look at Age Diversity at Murray State

Analyze the age range of Murray State students with the following chart.

Age of Undergraduates at Murray State University

Questions About Diversity

  • What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

    Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ideas and ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

  • Is Murray State attracting and supporting learners from all backgrounds?

    Schools with higher than average racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as income levels. Get a better idea of how Murray State supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

  • How important is diversity to Murray State?

    The college years provide a one of a kind opportunity for students to have exposure to other backgrounds and cultures. Students should look for a university administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering an atmosphere where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in meaningful and positive ways.

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