Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky, United States

A public university in Murray, founded in 1922, where 400 of its 10,000 students come from abroad.

Ranking: Regional Universities #20 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 157 — 119 Bachelor's · 38 Master's
Tuition from: $5,430 — a year · Master's
Students: 10,000
International students: 400 — 4% of students
Founded: 1922
Master's tuition: $5,430 to $15,036 a year (38 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: $14,742 to $15,036 a year (119 programs)
First year for a Master's: $19,136 (≈ NPR 25.6 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $28,448 (≈ NPR 38.1 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): July, August
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at Murray State University

157 programs: 38 postgraduate and 119 undergraduate.