SAT and ACT scores

Murray State University SAT and ACT scores

Murray, KY · public college · 7,878 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%940–1170Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing480–60025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math460–57025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%19–2625th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1133Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT52–80From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate86%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Murray State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Murray State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Murray State University scored 940 to 1170, with an average of 1133. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Murray State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Murray State University require the SAT or ACT?

Murray State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Murray State University accept the CLT?

Murray State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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