Murray State University has a domestic acceptance rate of 76.0% for the application year 2024, slightly lower than the previous year's rate of 76.1%. The university has experienced a gradual decline in acceptance rates over recent years, starting from 80.9% in 2020 to 80.0% in 2021, and further down to 78.4% in 2022. The number of applicants has increased steadily, with 10,456 applying in 2024, up from 10,350 in 2023. As a result, despite high acceptance numbers (7,943), the university's acceptance rates reflect a more competitive landscape for prospective students.