Murray State University, KY
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
80%
Tuition
in-state: $7,944, out-of-state: $21,648
Eligibility For Public Schools
Both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#32 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Carr Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
45% Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1240
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Carr - covers 45% Tuition up to 15 semester hours each fall & spring semester
Requirements: GPA: 3.5 and above; AND ACT: 26-27 OR SAT: 1240-1300
Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program And Governor's School For The Arts Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$1,000- Full tuition
Required GPA
3.33
Required SAT
0
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program and Governor's School for the Arts Scholarships
2 Scholarship Levels for Kentucky GSP and GSA Alumni who will be entering MSU as new freshmen in the fall semester:
Full Tuition for students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA & minimum 25 ACT Composite score
$1000 for students not meeting the full tuition requirements but who have an ACT Composite Score of at least an 18 and at least a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program And Governor's School For The Arts Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program and Governor's School for the Arts Scholarships - Kentucky GSP and GSA Alumni who will be entering MSU as new freshmen in the fall semester:
Full Tuition for students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA & minimum 25 ACT Composite score
Provost Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
60% tution + $1000 yearly stipend
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Provost - covers 60% Tuition up to 15 semester hours each fall & spring semester, plus a stipend of $1,000 annually. Requirements: GPA: 3.5and above; AND ACT: 28 and above; OR SAT: 1310 and above
Regents' Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
80% tution + $1500 yearly stipend
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Regents - covers 80% Tuition up to 15 semester hours each fall & spring semester , plus a stipend of $1,500 annually
Requirements: GPA: 3.6 and above; AND ACT: 30 and above; OR SAT: 1390 and above
Trustees Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1490
Required Act
33
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Trustees - covers 100% Tuition up to 15 semester hours each fall & spring semester, plus a stipend of $1,500 annually
Trustee scholarship recipients must participate in the Honors College
Requirements: GPA: 3.7 and above; AND ACT: 33 and above; OR SAT: 1490 and above
University Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
20% Tuition
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
University - covers 20% Tuition up to 15 semester hours each fall & spring semester
Requirements: GPA: 3.0 and above; AND ACT: 24 and above; OR SAT: 1160 and above
Presidential Fellowships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Presidential Fellowships cover the cost of tuition, on-campus housing, and a meal plan. The fellowship is awarded for four consecutive years (summers excluded) or until receipt of first bachelor
National Merit Finalist Award
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
National Merit Finalist Award covers:
- 100% Tuition
- On-campus housing (double occupancy)
- Meal plan
Only available for new freshmen for Fall 2016 or future fall semesters
Awarded for up to four years to be received, for eight academic consecutive semesters
Scholars must meet GPA and academic progress requirements each year to renew
Governor's School For The Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 430-550 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
In addition, there are six competitive full-tuition scholarships for GSA alumni not meeting the 25 ACT and 3.5 GPA requirements. Students must be majoring in art, music, or theatre to compete for one of these six tuition scholarships. Contact the appropriate academic department for more information.
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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