Murray State Rankings
2026-2027 Rankings
The 2026-2027 Rankings are coming in and Murray State continues to be recognized as one of the best universities in the region. This marks the 36th consecutive year Murray State has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
2026 Best Colleges
2026 Best Colleges
2026-27 Gold-Level
Purple Heart University
2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School
2027 Best Colleges in Kentucky
- Niche
Member School
-- Last updated on September 23, 2026
2025-2026 Rankings
#3 Best Small College Town
- USA Today
#6 Top Public Schools
- U.S. News & World Report
#6 Best Colleges for Veterans
- U.S. News & World Report
#14 Regional Universities
- U.S. News & World Report
#19 Best Value School in the south
- U.S. News & World Report
Best Bang for the Buck
- Washington Monthly
-- Last updated on September 25, 2025