Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsTeacher Certification, Nursing, Social Work
Notable Academic Programs- Business - AACSB-accredited
- Art & Design - NASAD-accredited
- Music - NASM-accredited
- Theatre - NAST-accredited
- Occupational Safety and Health - ANSAC/ABET-accredited
Unique Academic Programs
- TV Production
- Nonprofit Leadership Studies
- Professional Writing
- Aerospace Engineering Physics
- Math Bio-Statistics
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Advertising, Agricultural Business...
++ show allAccounting, Advertising, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy and Crop Science, Animal Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Aquatic Biology, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Education, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Choral Music, Civil Engineering, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer and Information Science, Computer Network Security, Construction Management, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Design, Dietetics, Digital Arts, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Economics, Education Administration, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Engineering Physics, English, Environmental Sciences, Equine Science, Exercise Science, Film, Finance/Banking, Forensic Science, French, Geography, Geology, German, Graphic Design, Health Administration, History, Horticulture, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Library Science, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Education, Music Management, Music Theory and Composition, Nutrition, Organizational Communications, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Radio and Television Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Studio Art, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/15/23
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $5309.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 15 ($393 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 15 ($393 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Admission Fee |
$40.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$150.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$20.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$200.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Important Notes: Course-specific fees and miscellaneous fees can be found at https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/fees.aspx
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 03/15/23
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 27% living on campus
- Double: $3786
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $650
- Proximity to campus: 2
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing*Freshmen and Sophomores are required to live on campus.
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Housing Rates PER SEMESTER
Double Room: $2,800 to $3,498
Double as Private Room: $4,030 to 4,720
Designated Private Room: $3,935
1-Bedroom Apartment: $2,463
2-Bedroom Apartment: $2,987
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansMeal Plan Options for Fall 2021
RESIDENT
Racer Premium - $2,290
With a Racer Premium plan, you'll have unlimited access to Winslow Dining Hall for the entire semester -- meaning you can eat as many times per day as you wish.
Includes ten (10) guest meals at Winslow and $75 Flex to spend at any Racer Dining venue (Chick-fil-a, Einstein Bros Bagels, Starbucks, Steak 'n Shake, Tres Habaneros, and SubConnection). Also includes six (6) meal exchanges per week, max one (1) per day and one (1) To-Go meal per day.
Gold Access 19 - $2,290
The Gold Access 19 meal plan gives you more flexibility in choosing where to eat.
Includes unlimited access to Winslow Dining Hall, eight (8) guest meals at Winslow, one (1) To-Go meal per day and $200 Flex to spend at any Racer Dining venue. Also includes one meal exchange per day, five (5) per week max.
Blue Access 10 - $2,290
You can have the best of both worlds with an allotted number of meals in Winslow Dining Hall and Flex dollars to spend elsewhere on campus.
Ten (10) meals per week at Winslow, five (5) guest meals per semester, one (1) To-Go meal a day and $750 flex dollars. This option does not come with any meal exchanges.
Dunker Deluxe 8 - $1,969
The Dunker Deluxe meal plan gives you eight (8) meal swipes a week at Winslow Dining Hall, one (1) To-Go meal a day and $550 in flex dollars. This option does not come with meal exchanges or guest meals.
COMMUTER
Commuters may choose to purchase any of the plans listed above, or they can choose a Flex-Only plan.
Flex-Only Plans
Flex-only plans are available for students not required to purchase one of the resident dining plans. When you purchase a meal plan, Flex Dollars are applied to your RacerCard, which you may then use like a debit card at all Dining Service venues. You receive an automatic 6% discount, as food purchased with Flex dollars is not subject to Kentucky sales tax. You may purchase additional Flex dollars in $25 increments on myGate on the "money" tab.
Brass ($250 Flex) - $250
Bronze ($385 Flex) - $385
Silver ($550 Flex) - $550
Copper ($950 Flex) - $950 Bonus dollars - $50
Platinum ($1,200 Flex) - $1,100 - Bonus dollars - $100
*Meal plan requirements:
First year students: Racer Premium, Gold Access 19, Blue Access 10.
Second year students: Racer Premium, Gold Access 19, Blue Access 10, Dunker Deluxe.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/15/23
Exchange with Canada - Health InsuranceStudents do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Mission
The Office of Student Disability Services is committed to promoting the full participation of students with disabilities in all areas of university life. The Office of Student Disability Services works with Murray State faculty and staff to provide equal access to University resources, academics, programs and activities for students with disabilities.
