Murray State University
Founded 1922
President Bob Jackson (President)
Fees USD 8,832
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Murray State University is a public university founded in 1922 in Murray, Kentucky, in the beautiful Western Kentucky Purchase region near Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Consistently ranked #1 among regional universities in the South by US News for overall value, Murray State enrolls 9,000 students and is known for veterinary technology, nursing, business, agriculture, and teacher education programs.
Colleges
- Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business — AACSB-accredited; top value business school in Kentucky
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology — Veterinary technology and nursing
- College of Education and Human Services — Teacher preparation for Western Kentucky
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~68% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,832