Undergraduate academic requirements
- High school diploma or graduation certificate
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee15,672USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
Program overview
What Murray State University says about their program:
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Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree or graduation certificate
- Depending on the program, a minimum GPA of 2.75/3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required
- GMAT or GRE official scores report (only if these tests are required for the desired graduate program)
English proficiency
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL
71
- PTE
51
- Duolingo
100
- TOEIC
790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking
- GTEC
1190
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate and Graduate requirements
- SAT score of 960
- Kaplan English Certificate Advanced Level (Higher Intermediate Level for full admission with condition)
- British / Cambridge International Examinations
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, AICE, HIGCSE certificate with five O-Level subject passes, or a level of B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam.
- Completion of one semester of full-time university level classes (minimum of 12 credit hours) with a 2.5 GPA or higher at an accredited US institution
- Graduation from a high school in the United States
- Students from the following countries are not required to submit English proficiency scores
Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, British Islands, Cameroon (University of Buea and University of Bamenda), Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria and United Kingdom.
- B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam for graduate programs
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of Financial Support
Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter
Graduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of Financial Support
Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter
- Letters of Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Official GMAT or GRE score for certain programs
- Resume for certain programs
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$15,672 per year
- Graduate tuition
US$7,422 per year
Funding
International Leadership Scholarships
- Amount
US$1,000
- Requirements
Awarded to bachelor's and master's students who demonstrate leadership and passion for advancing inter-cultural learning at Murray State University. Apply for admission first and then complete the separate scholarship application to be considered.
Partner University Scholarships
- Amount
US$2,000 per year
- Requirements
Partner University Scholarships are awarded to all admitted undergraduate students from partner universities.
Transfer Scholarships The Transfer Scholarship is a non-refundable scholarship that can be applied to direct costs (tuition, campus housing, campus meal plan, or University Bookstore textbook charges) at Murray State. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded for three years (fall and spring consecutive semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever occurs first.
- Amount
US$4,000 - 3.80 to 4.00 GPA / US$3,000 - 3.50 to 3.79 GPA / US$1,500 - 3.00 to 3.49 GPA
- Requirements
First-time transfer student, minimum 3.0 GPA, enrolling as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester at Murray State)
What is the cost of living near Murray State University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Murray State University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.