• Complete and mail a Murray State Graduate Admission Application along with a $30 non-refundable application fee.
• Request that an official transcript be mailed directly to Admissions Services from each college you have attended.  If you attended Murray State and have previously had your college transcripts sent, you will not need to request new copies unless you are notified by Admissions Services that they are required.
• If you are from IL, IN, KY, MO, or TN mail a copy of your driver's license, and your most recent vehicle registration with your application.  Admissions Services is required by KY statute to document residency for tuition purposes.
• If you have previously attended MSU under another name and you have not already requested an official name change, mail in with your application a copy of your social security card and the name change request form.
• If you are applying for any program in the field of Education, mail with your application a copy of your current teaching certificate.

For further information, contact Graduate Admissions

Admission Requirements for Graduate Students

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum GPA of 2.25 for possible conditional admission

• Approval of academic department

  (Admissions Services submits documents to the department.)

Tests

• GMAT or GRE is required for admission to MBA

• GRE is required for some programs

Degrees Offered

• Master of Arts: MA

• Master of Arts in Education: MAE

• Master of Arts in Teaching: MAT

• Master of Business Administration: MBA

• Master of Fine Arts: MFA

• Master of Music Education: MME

• Master of Public Administration: MPA

• Master of Science: MS

• Master of Science in Nursing: MSN

• Specialist in Education: Ed.S

Programs are available for +30, 5th year, and certification programs

Consult the Graduate Bulletin for more information on specific fields available.