Division I · Missouri Valley Conference
Murray State University · Cost & aid
Murray, KY · Town · Public · Master's university · the Racers · Website ↗
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$36,663
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$26,919
In-state
on campus
$9,738
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division I
$2.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$10,293 per roster spot
$2.6M
Athletic aid, men's
$13,900 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $36,663 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$2,439,489
- Per roster spot$10,293 across 237 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,599,370
- Per roster spot$13,900 across 187 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$113k / $292k
- Tuition & fees$9,708 in-state · $19,452 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#16Lowest net priceof 363 · Division I#33Net price, under $30kof 361 · Division I#42Biggest discountof 359 · Division I#54Cheapest housingof 359 · Division I
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