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Our academic colleges and schools offer 148 programs to prepare you for success.
From physics to music and accounting to nursing, Murray State offers 148 ways to help you become what - and who - you want to be. Our academic programs are organized by seven focused colleges, schools and centers for learning dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams.
Whether you are a First Time Freshman, Transfer, Graduate, International student or wanting to earn your degree online - we've got you covered. Regardless of where your journey has taken you or where it's going in the future, you'll enjoy individual attention, small classes and unique hands-on opportunities during your college experience. The Murray State faculty are educational innovators who will support you every step of the way, so get started on your journey today.
We are Racers.
Murray State offers something for everyone with various ways to learn, grow and get involved on our Murray, Kentucky main campus, our regional campuses, or online. We encourage big dreams and support every student in pursuit of their passions. You're the hero of your own unique college story, and Murray State is proud to help you tell it. Together, with the foundation of Racer traditions and a community spirit like no other behind you, Murray State will prepare you for your next chapter.
We are storytellers.
We are family.
We are Racers.
One of the top universities in Kentucky
#3 Best Small College Town
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Best bang for the buck
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30+ years as a Top Tier University
- U.S. News & World ReportExplore Jackson Hall and Other Capital Projects
We are forward moving. We are future thinking. We are Racers.
Murray State University continues to race ahead with innovative state-of-the-art facilities designed for teaching and learning, student support and success, community engagement and dynamic collaboration. Take a look at some of our current capital projects to learn more about what’s to come, and the impact these projects will have on our Racer family as well as future Racers.
"I love being a Racer because of the sense of community Murray State cultivates... Everywhere you go, there is always a friendly face"
"It makes us feel comfortable as parents knowing that when we’re not here, our son is going to be very well taken care of. We have no doubt in our minds that he will be supported and thrive at Murray State!"
"My masters degree from MSU allowed me to grow and be a better leader in my career. I was prepared to communicate and resolve conflict in my interpersonal relationships on the daily."
Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year
Dr. Donna K. Crouch, director of Career and Technical Education and assistant professor at Murray State University, has been named the 2026 Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education.
Read Article- New exhibit opens at Murray State University’s Department of Art & Design’s Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery
- Murray State’s Humanities+ Series returns with an engaging event calendar for fall 2026
- Mr. Leon Owens and Dr. Robbie Fitch re-appointed to Murray State University Board of Regents, Cesar Villeda begins as Student Regent