Admission & test scores

Murray State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 940–1170 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 24. Murray State University admits 86% of applicants — largely open. 76% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range940–1170middle half of admits

ACT midpoint24admitted students

Acceptance rate86%largely open

First-year retention76%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

940

Average

1133

75th percentile

1170

A quarter of admitted students scored below 940 and a quarter above 1170. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 6,688.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	1133	—	97%	$10,149
Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida	1134	23	73%	$44,480
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada	1132	23	74%	$9,578
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	1134	26	75%	$32,946
Brigham Young University Hawaii Laie, Hawaii	1130	24	47%	$6,630
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, Maine	1130	—	97%	$11,308

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Murray State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Murray State University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 940 and 1170 on the SAT, with an average of 1133. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Murray State University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 24.

How hard is it to get into Murray State University?

Murray State University admits 86% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 76% return for a second year.

Does Murray State University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.