Murray State University: cost & net price by income
Murray, Kentucky
The average net price at Murray State University is about $9,121 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,339 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $15,509. Published in-state tuition is $9,708. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$9,339/yr
- $30k–$48k$9,520/yr
- $48k–$75k$11,244/yr
- $75k–$110k$14,681/yr
- $110k+$15,509/yr
Murray State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $9,121
- In-state tuition
- $9,708
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,452
- Students receiving aid
- 31%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Murray State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Murray State University is about $9,121 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Murray State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Murray State University is about $9,339 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Murray State University?
- At Murray State University, published in-state tuition is $9,708 and out-of-state tuition is $19,452 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Murray State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Murray State University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)