What division is Murray State?

Murray State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the OVC.

What GPA do you need for Murray State?

The average GPA at Murray State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Murray State?

Murray State has an enrollment of approximately 6,688 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Murray State?

Murray State has an acceptance rate of 86%.

How do I get recruited to play at Murray State?

To get recruited at Murray State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Murray State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Murray State

Murray, KYFCSOVC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

6,688

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

86%

Acceptance

61%

Graduation

76%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Murray State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the OVC, located in Murray, KY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Murray State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

61%

Acceptance

86%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,110

Retention

76%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$38,473

Coaching Staff162 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Murray State Athletics

Murray State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Murray, KY, competing in the OVC. With an enrollment of 6,688 students, Murray State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Murray State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Murray State is 3.2. The school maintains a 61% graduation rate.

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