Murray State University celebrates Fall 2025 commencement

By MSU Public Relations | Dec 13, 2025

MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University hosted a commencement ceremony for fall and winter 2025 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the CFSB Center.  

A total of 787 degree applicants from 28 states and 14 countries comprised the graduating class.

A complete list and sortable table by state and county of graduates is available at murraystate.edu/commencement/graduates/.

Admission for the fall 2026 semester and 2026-27 academic year at Murray State University is open as future Racers should apply today at admissions.murraystate.edu. Students interested in joining the Racer family can also learn more as well as schedule a campus visit by calling the office of recruitment at 270-809-2896 or emailing msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu.

Murray State University Commencement by the numbers

787 Total Graduates

14 Countries

28 States

 

Degrees and Credentials Conferred 

Associate - 8

Bachelor - 515

Master - 225

Doctorate - 13

Certificate - 26

 

Nurses Being Pinned - 33 BSN (Nursing Major) and 10 BSN (RN-BSN Major)

Cadets Being Commissioned - 1

Regional Campus Graduates - 9

11% International Students 

64% Female

36% Male 

191 First-Generation Graduates  

41% from 18-County Service Region

 

Data as of Dec. 10, 2025