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Murray State University Softball

Murray State University (MSU) · Murray, Kentucky · Public university

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NCAA IMissouri Valley Conference
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Acceptance rate86%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate61%finish within six years
Undergraduates10,020Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Murray State University Softball coaches

Coaches at Murray State University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Kara AmundsonHead Coach
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Ashley GillandAssociate Head Coach
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Collin HopkinsPitching Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Murray State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
goracers.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 940–1170
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–26

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Popular majors

AccountingAdvertisingAnimal HealthAnimal Sciences, GeneralAudiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
61% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Kentucky residents$8,604
Out-of-state tuition$18,540
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,182
Campus

Where it is

Murray State University in Murray.

Location
Murray, Kentucky
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
murraystate.edu
Overview

About Murray State University Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Kara Amundson, the Head Coach, leads the Murray State University Softball staff of 5 coaches, verified September 2026. Murray State University (MSU) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Murray State University is a large public school in Murray, Kentucky with 10,020 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,182 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Murray State University Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Kara Amundson, the Head Coach and Ashley Gilland, the Associate Head Coach. Murray State University has 5 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Kara can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Murray State University typically score 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Murray State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Murray State University Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Murray State University D1?

Yes. Murray State University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Is Murray State University public or private?

Murray State University is a public school in Murray, Kentucky.

What conference is Murray State University Softball in?

The Missouri Valley Conference.

Does Murray State University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

Murray State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Murray State University Softball have?

5 coaches, led by Kara Amundson, the Head Coach.

How much does Murray State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,604 and out-of-state tuition is $18,540 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,182.

What is the Murray State University acceptance rate?

86% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Murray State University?

Admitted students typically score 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Murray State University Softball coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026