Murray State University Scholarships (2026–2027)

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Last Updated on March 11, 2026

What This Page Covers:

Tuition, housing, and what families actually pay on average
Automatic and competitive merit scholarships
Regional tuition discounts for out-of-state students
Honors College and key scholarship deadlines

📊 Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance Rate: ~86%
Middle 50% ACT: 19–26
Middle 50% SAT: 980–1170
Average HS GPA (middle 50%): 3.3–3.8

Source: Murray State University Common Data Set and College Board BigFuture. Middle 50% = range where half of admitted students fall.

Comparing multiple schools? Try the Scholarship Tool to search by GPA, test scores, and state →

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Murray State University at a Glance

🏆 Presidential Fellowship: Full tuition, housing & meals (competitive) — see Flagship (Competitive) for details.

Average Net Price

$9,738/year

What families actually paid on average

Automatic Merit (All Students)

$1,000–$10,000/year (Academic Achievement Awards)

Guaranteed based on GPA (Trustee/Regents require ACT/SAT)

Typical Qualifiers

GPA 2.75+ considered; higher awards for 3.0–4.0

Trustee / Regents tiers require strong ACT/SAT

Testing Policy

Test-optional

Superscores ACT/SAT for certain scholarship tiers

Key Deadlines

Scholarships: Dec 1 (Pres Fellowship) • Feb 2 (General)

Complete FAFSA after it opens to maximize aid

Honors College

Murray State Honors College

Perks: priority registration, research funding, and Honors housing

Full-Tuition / Full-Ride

Presidential Fellowship (full tuition, housing & meals)

Competitive; includes Honors College participation

Residency & Waivers

Regional Tuition Discount (OOS)

Reduced tuition for AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV

Murray State University delivers exceptional value through a mix of automatic merit scholarships and generous regional tuition discounts. High-achieving students can earn up to $10,000 automatically, while the prestigious Presidential Fellowship covers full tuition plus housing and meals.

With test-optional admissions, Honors College benefits, and affordable out-of-state pricing across an expanded 15-state region, Murray State makes it easy for families to find quality and affordability in one place.

FAQ

Is this college test-optional? Yes — Murray State University offers test-optional admission; GPA can qualify students for automatic scholarships (Trustee / Regents require scores).

What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 19–26; SAT: 980–1170 (for students who submitted scores).

What’s the average net price? About $9,738/year after aid. See our Net Price & SAI guide.

Does this school use reciprocity or OOS waivers? Yes — Murray State offers a Regional Tuition Discount for residents of 15 states (AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV).

Sources:
University Tuition & COA – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/UndergraduateTuition.aspx
Scholarships (Freshmen Awards) – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/freshmen.aspx
Scholarships (Deadlines & Presidential Fellowship) – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.aspx
Regional Tuition Discount – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/index.aspx
Presidential Fellowship Details – https://www.murraystate.edu/news/posts/presidential-fellowships-2025.aspx
Common Data Set – https://www.murraystate.edu/about/administration/Provost/institutional-effectiveness/OfficeOfInstitutionalResearch/CommonDataSet.aspx
BigFuture (Profile & Net Price) – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/colleges/murray-state-university/admissions
College Scorecard – https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?157401-Murray-State-University

💰 Cost of Attendance at Murray State University 2026-2027

📅 2026–2027 Planning Note: The costs below reflect the most recently published figures (2025–2026). Universities typically finalize the next year’s rates in the spring, and we’ll update this page once the university releases official 2026–2027 numbers.

Planning tip: At large public universities, tuition, fees, and housing usually increase modestly each year (often in the 2–5% range). For early budgeting, families may want to plan for roughly $1,000–$1,500 more in-state or $2,000–$3,000 more out-of-state in total direct costs once new rates are published.

Expense	Kentucky Resident	Regional States	Nonresident
Tuition & Mandatory Fees (12–15 credits)	$9,908	$10,452–$11,730	$15,036
Housing & Meals (median on-campus)	$11,280	$11,280	$11,280
Estimated Total (before aid)	$21,188	$21,732–$23,010	$26,316

Figures reflect the 2025–2026 academic year and assume full-time enrollment (12–15 credits/semester). The totals above include only direct, billed costs (tuition/fees + housing & meals). Other typical expenses — books & supplies, transportation, and personal costs — are not paid directly to the university and vary by student, so they are not included in the table.

Average Net Price: $9,738 per year (2022–2023). This is what families actually paid on average after scholarships and grants — no loans included.

Regional Tuition Savings: Students from AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MS, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV automatically qualify for the Regional Tuition rate, which trims about $4,500 per year compared to full nonresident tuition. In addition, students from select Tennessee border counties qualify for full in-state rates (≈ $5,000/year savings). Murray State also participates in the Academic Common Market (ACM) for approved majors not offered in the student’s home state.

Who qualifies for Regional Tuition?
Students from the 15 listed states automatically receive the discounted Regional rate; no separate application is required.

How much do you actually save?
On tuition alone, Regional students save about $4,500 compared to full nonresident costs. Tennessee border-county students save about $5,000 by paying in-state rates.

Is it automatic or do you have to apply?
It’s automatic at admission if your permanent address is in an eligible Regional state or Tennessee border county. ACM requires an application through your state higher-education agency.

Sources:
University Tuition & Fees– https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/UndergraduateTuition.aspx
Cost of Attendance Overview – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/index.aspx
Regional Tuition Program – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/index.aspx
NCES Net Price Data – https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Murray+State+University

✅ Automatic Merit Scholarships

Murray State’s Academic Achievement Scholarships are “automatic”—award levels are strictly based on GPA (and test scores for the highest tiers). Applicants must still complete the university’s General Scholarship Application in their myGate portal. Once submitted, eligible awards are applied automatically at admission.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Trustee	$10,000/yr	GPA 3.80–4.00 AND 33+ ACT or 1450+ SAT	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	Students with truly top GPAs and high test scores (top 2–3%)	Feb 2 (General App); submit scores by Dec 1
Regents	$8,000/yr	GPA 3.80–4.00 AND 28–32 ACT or 1300–1440 SAT	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	High GPA, strong testers; generally top 10%	Feb 2 (General App); submit scores by Dec 1
Provost	$5,000/yr	GPA 3.80–4.00 (no test required)	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	High GPA students, test-optional considered	Feb 2 (General App)
Carr	$4,000/yr	GPA 3.50–3.79	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	Solid A-/B+ students	Feb 2 (General App)
University	$3,000/yr	GPA 3.30–3.49	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	Mid B+ to A- students	Feb 2 (General App)
Deans	$2,500/yr	GPA 3.00–3.29	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	Around a B average	Feb 2 (General App)
Opportunity	$1,000/yr	GPA 2.75–2.99	General Scholarship Application	Yes – 2.75 college GPA, 24 credits/year	Students just under a B average who stay full-time	Feb 2 (General App)

Important: You must complete the General Scholarship Application via the myGate portal (murraystate.edu) to activate any award—even those considered “automatic.” No essays or supplemental forms are required for these awards.

Do I need to apply separately?
Just one General Scholarship Application is required for all awards. If you don’t submit it, you will not be considered for any merit award, regardless of your GPA or test score.

Are test scores required?
Only Trustee and Regents tiers require ACT or SAT scores. All other tiers award using weighted high school GPA alone; test-optional applicants are eligible for everything below Regents.

Can these stack?
No—students may only hold one Academic Achievement Scholarship. These cannot be combined with other flagship awards like Presidential Fellowship or National Merit Finalist. All scholarships combined cannot exceed the cost of attendance.

Sources:
Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.aspx
Freshmen Academic Awards – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx
Scholarship App Instructions – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/application.aspx
Scholarship FAQ – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/faq.aspx
General Scholarships Handbook – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/general.aspx

🏆 Competitive Scholarships

These are selective university-level awards with extra steps beyond admission. They’re competitive because the pool is limited and applicants are reviewed holistically (essays, interviews, leadership, and fit). Deadlines matter—apply early.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility (plain English)	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Marvin D. Mills Scholarship (Leadership)	Up to full in-state tuition, housing (double occupancy), and meal plan for 4 years	High school seniors, 24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT, 3.5+ GPA, strong leadership/service. Program participation & competitive review.	Yes — General Scholarship App, leadership/service documentation as prompted	Yes — 3.0 GPA and 24 credits/year, plus program requirements	Leaders with sustained school/community impact, solid grades, and engagement with campus leadership program	Dec 1 (General App & materials)
GSP / GSA / GSE / CHA Scholarships	Full in-state tuition (renewable 4 years); GSA competitive arts slots also available	Graduates/alumni of KY Governor’s Scholars, School for the Arts, School for Entrepreneurs, or MSU Commonwealth Honors Academy; min 3.5 GPA & 25 ACT/1200 SAT (GSA arts: 3.3 GPA & 18–24 ACT for competitive slots; must major in arts field)	Yes — General Scholarship App, confirm qualifying program/major	Yes — 2.75 GPA, 24 credits/year, full-time progress	Program completers who meet GPA/test/major requirements and submit on time (arts awards based on portfolio/audition)	Dec 1 (General App)
National Merit Finalist Scholarship	Full tuition, standard housing, meal plan for up to 4 years	Students recognized by National Merit as Finalist; selection and documentation required	Yes — General Scholarship App; submit official Finalist documents	Yes — 3.0 GPA and 24 credits/year	Finalists with full documentation and confirmed academic progress	Feb 2 (General App); Finalist docs as soon as available

Stacking rules: Competitive scholarships listed above cannot be combined with Academic Achievement Scholarships or each other. See official offer or scholarship office for full details.

How competitive are these?
Very. Cohorts are small. Most require strong essays, leadership/portfolio, engagement history, and interviews or documentation.

Do I need the General Scholarship Application?
Yes. All competitive scholarships require the General Scholarship App through myGate. Some also require extra essays or external documentation.

Can these stack with Academic Achievement or other flagship aid?
No. These awards replace Academic Achievement Scholarships and usually each other. Your total scholarships can’t exceed the university cost of attendance.

Are there major/departmental competitions?
Departmental and major-specific awards are listed separately as hidden gem/location-based programs.

Sources:
Freshmen Competitive Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx
Marvin D. Mills Scholarship – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx
GSP/GSA/GSE/CHA Awards – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx
Governor’s Scholars Scholarships – https://gsp.ky.gov/scholarships/
General Scholarship Application – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/application.aspx
National Merit Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx

💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships

These aren’t always advertised on the front page, but they can make a real difference—especially for families looking at need-based support, legacy discounts, or opportunities tied to study abroad and language programs.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Murray State Promise	Covers full tuition & mandatory fees (after Pell & other aid)	Kentucky residents who are Pell-eligible; new freshmen or new transfer	Yes — FAFSA + General Scholarship App	Yes — renewable with Pell eligibility & full-time status	Pell-eligible KY students covering tuition after grants	Feb 3 (General App) & FAFSA ASAP
Alumni Legacy Tuition Grant	In-state tuition rate (≈$4,000–$5,000 savings/yr)	Nonresident children or grandchildren of Murray State alumni	Yes — Scholarship Portal	N/A (rate benefit, no limit on duration)	Out-of-state legacy families	Feb 3 (General App)
Education Abroad Scholarships	$500–$2,000 typical per award	Degree-seeking students in approved study abroad; FAFSA + General App	Yes – ViaTRM + Scholarship Portal	One-time	Students with program acceptance and complete application	Program/app deadline varies
Global Languages Scholarships	$500–$1,500 typical	Majors/minors in Global Languages; 3.0+ GPA; sometimes linked to study abroad	Yes — department or study abroad office	Varies	Language majors/minors with advanced coursework, often with study abroad	Check department site
ROTC Scholarships (Army/Air Force)	Full or partial tuition + $420/mo stipend + $1,200/year books	ROTC cadets meeting fitness, academic, service requirements	Yes — ROTC application & board	Yes — contingent on service & program standards	Top ROTC candidates, selected by national & local boards	Vary by military branch/board
Harris-Nelson First-Generation Book Scholarship	Cost of required books ($300–$600 typical)	First-generation students; all levels	Yes — Scholarship Portal	No (one-time)	First-gen students who show need for book costs	Feb 3 (General App)
Earl and Sue Steele Family Scholarship	$500–$1,000 typical	First-gen college students; GPA and need reviewed	Yes — Scholarship Portal	Varies	First-gen students with financial need and good academics	Feb 3 (General App)
Travis and Kelly Taylor First-Generation Scholarship	$500–$1,000 typical	First-generation college students	Yes — Scholarship Portal	Varies	First-gen students showing persistence and early application	Feb 3 (General App)

Note: Department of Music scholarships are awarded to auditioned students in bands or ensembles; amounts vary. Dozens of departmental scholarships are run by application/portfolio/audition—these are usually found in departmental listings, not on central pages.

Department of Music Scholarships: Audition-based scholarships for marching band and ensembles, significant for active participants.
Education/Teaching, Art, STEM Scholarships: Academic departments offer dozens of field-specific awards (see department portals for details and deadlines).

Who should look into these?
Need-based families (Promise), legacy (out-of-state) students, military-track students, study abroad participants, and first-gens should all explore these options by the early spring General App and FAFSA deadlines.

Do these stack with merit scholarships?
Usually yes, unless stated otherwise (Promise covers tuition “last dollar” after grants/aid, study abroad awards generally stack, ROTC is additive if not full-tuition).

Are all “one-time”?
Many are renewable (Promise, ROTC, legacy in-state rate), but study abroad and some first-gen awards are one-time/semester-limited.

Sources:
Murray State Promise – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/msupromise.aspx
Alumni Legacy Tuition Grant – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/legacy.aspx
Study Abroad Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/education-abroad/financial-resources.aspx
Global Languages Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/Global-Language-Support/scholarships.aspx
Army/Air ROTC – https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/rotc/
First-Gen Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/firstgen.aspx
General Scholarship Portal – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/

🎖️ Honors College

Murray State’s Honors College offers motivated students the chance to go deeper—smaller classes, close faculty mentorship, distinct privileges, and a strong sense of community. Admission is competitive, requiring a separate application. Selection considers GPA, test scores, writing, rigor, and leadership/service.

What a Typical Murray State Honors Student Looks Like:
High school GPA around 3.7+ with 28+ ACT (or 1300+ SAT), challenging coursework (AP/IB/dual credit), and leadership or service background. (No published cutoff; this reflects recent fellow profiles.)

Perks that Matter:
Priority registration, honors-only seminars, advising for prestigious scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad, and a strong cohort community that makes a big campus feel smaller.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Presidential Fellowship	Full tuition, double room housing, & meal plan (up to 4 years)	GPA ≈3.7+ and 28+ ACT / 1300+ SAT; admission to Honors College plus essays/interviews; top leadership and service	Yes — General Scholarship Application and separate Honors application	Yes — maintain ≈3.2 GPA, full-time status, Honors College participation, annual renewal	Students with top grades, scores, leadership/service, and strong interview performance actively engaged in Honors	Priority: December 1 (General App); essays/interviews by mid-December

Is admission automatic?
No. You must submit a dedicated Honors College application. Most who are admitted have GPAs near 3.8, 28+ ACT, and strong leadership/service activities.

Does Honors delay graduation?
No. The Honors curriculum is meant to fit with most majors so you can graduate on time.

What are the deadlines?
The Presidential Fellowship requires the General Scholarship and Honors applications by December 1 for top consideration. Regular Honors enrollment typically continues until cohort spaces are filled.

Extra funding for all Honors students?
Not every Honors enrollee receives extra money, but those landing the Presidential Fellowship or top competitive awards must be engaged in Honors throughout their program.

Sources:
Presidential Fellowship – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/presidential.aspx
Honors College – https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/honors/
Honors Application – https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/honors/apply.aspx
Competitive Scholarships – https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-year-awards.aspx

⭐ College Specialty

Murray State is a regional public university that blends strong professional programs with a personalized campus feel. While it isn’t classified as an R1 research university, it has carved out statewide and even national recognition in a few signature fields. Families who are comparing majors will want to know where Murray State really shines.

Equine Science & Management: Murray State is one of the few universities in the nation with a dedicated Equine Center and multiple degree tracks (Equine Science, Equine Management, Equine Business). Students get hands-on training in riding, health, nutrition, and breeding—making it a statewide leader for students interested in equine careers.

Occupational Safety & Health: ABET-accredited programs at both the bachelor’s and master’s level; recognized nationally for preparing workplace safety professionals.
Agriculture: Hutson School of Agriculture offers diverse programs in animal science, agribusiness, and crop management with strong regional industry ties.
Music & Performing Arts: Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); known regionally for its marching band and music education pipeline.
Education: Longstanding teacher-prep programs with statewide influence, producing a large share of Kentucky’s teachers.

📎 Official Links

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