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Murray State University

Updated: 12/11/2025, 5:27:37 PM Wikipedia source

Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.

Infobox

Former name
Murray State Normal School (1922–1926)Murray State Normal School and Teachers College (1926–1930)Murray State Teachers College (1930–1948)Murray State College (1948–1966)
Type
Public university
Established
1922; 103 years ago (1922)
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment
$100.2 million (2022)
President
Ron Patterson
Provost
Tim Todd
Students
9,932 (fall 2025)
Undergraduates
8,217 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates
1,715 (fall 2025)
Location
Murray, Kentucky, United States 36°36′56″N 88°19′17″W / 36.61556°N 88.32139°W / 36.61556; -88.32139
Campus
Suburban, 258.43 acres (main campus)
Colors
Navy blue and gold
Nickname
Racers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – MVC
Mascot
Racer One (live mascot)Dunker (costumed)
Website
www.murraystate.edu

Tables

· Academics › Rankings
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Overall)
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Overall)
Col 1
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Overall)
2019
24
2017
35
2016
28
2015
26
2014
24
2013
20
2012
25
2011
22
2010
20
2009
18
2008
14
2007
15
2006
17
2005
21
2004
21
2003
18
2002
18
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Public Schools)
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Public Schools)
Col 1
U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Public Schools)
2019
11
2017
12
2016
9
2015
9
2014
8
2013
7
2012
8
2011
7
2010
7
2009
7
2008
6
2007
6
2006
6
2005
6
2004
7
2003
4
2002
5
Forbes America's Top Colleges
Forbes America's Top Colleges
Col 1
Forbes America's Top Colleges
2019
613
2015
588
2013
547
2011
481
2010
421
2009
322
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Overall)
24
35
28
26
24
20
25
22
20
18
14
15
17
21
21
18
18
News & World Report Regional Universities - South (Public Schools)
11
12
9
9
8
7
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
Forbes America's Top Colleges
613
588
547
481
421
322
Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023[30] · Campus life
White
White
Race and ethnicity
White
Total
79%
Black
Black
Race and ethnicity
Black
Total
6%
International student
International student
Race and ethnicity
International student
Total
4%
Unknown
Unknown
Race and ethnicity
Unknown
Total
4%
Hispanic
Hispanic
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic
Total
3%
Two or more races
Two or more races
Race and ethnicity
Two or more races
Total
3%
Asian
Asian
Race and ethnicity
Asian
Total
1%
Economic diversity
Economic diversity
Race and ethnicity
Economic diversity
Low-income
Low-income
Race and ethnicity
Low-income
Total
36%
Affluent
Affluent
Race and ethnicity
Affluent
Total
64%
Race and ethnicity
Total
White
79%
Black
6%
International student
4%
Unknown
4%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
Economic diversity
Low-income
36%
Affluent
64%

References

  1. The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
  2. The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.
  3. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY21 to FY22
    https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Nacubo/Documents/research/2022-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL.ashx
  4. Kentucky New Era
    https://www.kentuckynewera.com/article_8b15acf1-8a05-5417-b6b2-05a74276bbf0.html
  5. Murray State University Brand Guidelines
    https://www.murraystate.edu/about/administration/advancement/branding-mkt-comm/toolkit/media/msu_guidelines_2022.pdf
  6. The Ledger and Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20210717021709/http://lib.murraystate.edu/pdf/Ledger&Times_Reprint.pdf
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  8. Murray Independent School District
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  9. National Archives Catalog
    https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123849556
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  11. The Murray State News
    https://thenews.org/2019/08/30/former-woods-hall-space-to-become-park/
  12. "MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Proposed Projects Involving the General Fund (cash or bonds): 2012-2014"
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  31. "Doctoral Tuition Rates"
    https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/DoctoralTuition.aspx
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    https://www.murraystate.edu/campus/orgsRecreation/StudentOrganizations/greek/greekmission.aspx
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    https://www.murraystate.edu/campus/orgsRecreation/StudentOrganizations/greek/organizations.aspx
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  42. "Murray State University Joins The Missouri Valley Conference"
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  45. "Murray State Football To Join Missouri Valley Football Conference July of 2023"
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