Admission for fall 2027 and 2027-28 academic year now open
By MSU Public Relations | Sep 1, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� Admission for the fall 2027 semester and 2027-28 academic year at Murray State University is open as prospective students can apply today, schedule a campus visit and learn more at .
Recognized nationally as one of America鈥檚 best college values, Murray State has been named the #1 鈥淏est Value School鈥� in the South region by U.S. News and World Report and has been recognized as a top-tier university for more than 30 consecutive years.
Within the past year, Murray State has been recognized for quality and value by the following national publications:
- U.S. News and World Report - 鈥淭op-Tier University"
- Washington Monthly - 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck鈥�
- Money Magazine - 鈥淏est Colleges鈥�
- Wall Street Journal - 鈥淏est Colleges in the United States鈥�
- Niche - 鈥淏est Colleges in Kentucky鈥�
- Colleges of Distinction - 鈥淏est Colleges鈥�
Murray State has also been recognized as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network,
is a 鈥淭op Yellow Ribbon School鈥� by U.S. Veterans Magazine, and earned gold-level designation
as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly庐 School.
Murray State offers 148 academic programs and more than 170 student organizations, encompassing a variety of shared academic and personal interests. The University also continues to offer financial assistance to Racers and their families. Based on its most recent annual reports, a record $140 million was awarded in financial aid and scholarships, and 99 percent of Murray State鈥檚 freshman class received financial aid or a scholarship.
Academic programs ranging from agriculture, business and music to cybersecurity, healthcare and education are offered. Prospective students can browse a list of academic programs and learn more about career, compensation, industry and employment information at .
Students interested in joining the Racer family can learn more as well as schedule a campus visit at , calling the office of recruitment at 270-809-2896 or emailing msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu.
Individuals can also visit to refer a high school, transfer or graduate student to receive more information about Murray State.