Freshman Admission Procedures

• Complete the Murray State application for admission.

• Mail the application with a $30 non-refundable fee.

• Have ACT send an official score report.

• Have your high school counselor send an official transcript.

For further information, contact Stacy Bell, Undergraduate Admissions Clerk

Murray State University Class of 2000 Statistics (New Freshmen, Fall of 1996)

• Average ACT composite was 24
• 30% ranked in the top 10% of their high school class
• 77% ranked in the top 1/3 of their high school class
• 37 states and 14 foreign countries were represented (Overall enrollment included students from 43 states and 54 foreign countries.)

Admission Requirements for Freshmen

Entering freshmen may be admitted to Murray State University on the Baccalaureate, Pre-Baccalaureate, or Community College level. A student who is currently in high school may be granted permission to enroll for courses prior to graduation. Inquiries on early enrollment should be directed first to the high school counselor and then to Murray State's Admissions Services Office.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for more detailed information.

Baccalaureate Level

Minimum Qualifications (All four must be met.)

• In-state residents must rank in the top half of their graduating class. Non-residents must rank in the top third of their graduating class.
• National test scores (ACT or SAT) must predict successful academic performance. (The ACT will be required before enrollment.)
• All students must receive a high school diploma that reflects a minimum of 22 units successfully completed. We strongly recommend that these include at least two years of a foreign language, a fourth year of mathematics beyond Algebra II and one year of fine arts. (Home Schooled and GED applicants will be considered for admission.)
• All students must successfully complete a pre-college curriculum which includes the following:
  

English I, II, III and IV (or AP English)

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

Must include: life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course)

Choose from U.S. history, economics, government, world geography and world civilization

History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content

One or more courses that develop computer literacy are strongly recommended (5 of the 7 credits should be rigorous)

Total Credits Required 22

Note: In 2002, a student may substitute an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or higher level course within a program of study if the substituted course offers the same or greater academic rigor and the course covers or exceeds the minimum required content.

• In 2004, entering freshmen will be required to have two credits in a nonnative language, reducing elective credits required to five.

Music, nursing, organizational communications, social work, theatre, several programs in the College of Business and Public Affairs, and the Bachelor of Independent Studies program all have additional admission requirements. Review their sections in the Undergraduate Bulletin for more information. Students participating in NCAA sports must meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements.

Pre-Baccalaureate Level

Minimum Qualifications

• In-state residents must graduate from high school, home school, or successfully complete the GED. Actual admission decisions will depend on the level of demonstrated academic performance. Non-residents must graduate from high school or home school, and rank in the top half of their graduating class.
• National test scores (ACT or SAT) must predict successful academic performance. (The ACT will be required before enrollment.)
  

Pre-Baccalaureate Enrollment Requirements

• Each student will be advised by our Freshman Year Experience program and an advisor from the appropriate field of study.
• Students may schedule up to 16 hours per term in 100 and 200 level courses until they qualify for the Baccalaureate Level.
• Students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 hours of degree credit before they may progress to the Baccalaureate Level. 

That block must include the following:

• Appropriate departmental orientation class
• FYE 098 Freshman Year Experience class
• Appropriate remediation in English and mathematics
• REA 120
• English 101 and 102
• CIV 101
• MAT 117 or MAT 140 or MAT 130 or MAT 135
• A four-hour science course with lab

Community College

KY residents who do not meet the minimum requirement for admission into Murray State University's regular Pre-Baccalaureate Program considered for admission at the community college level. A seven-credit block of coursework designed to address their unique needs will be required. Using a team-teaching, interdisciplinary approach, instruction will focus on reading college-level texts, writing paragraphs and short essays, and practicing oral communication skills. A typical yearlong schedule will include the following courses:

Note: The seven-hour block will be offered during both evening and daytime hours to accommodate the needs of nontraditional students, many of whom are expected to enroll in the Community College. The block will offer an active, process-oriented approach to learning and will provide real-life, vocation-based classroom experiences.

Within the Community College, it is expected that class size will be kept small to allow for maximum interaction between faculty and students and that study skills classes will be integrated with basic core classes to ensure student success. Students need to review the Pre-Baccalaureate Level requirements for progression to Baccalaureate status.

 

For further information, contact Stacy Bell, Undergraduate Admission Clerk