Admission for fall 2027 and 2027-28 academic year now open

By MSU Public Relations | Sep 1, 2026

MURRAY, Ky. — Admission for the fall 2027 semester and 2027-28 academic year at Murray State University is open as prospective students can apply today, schedule a campus visit and learn more at murraystate.edu/admissions.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, Murray State has been named the #1 “Best Value School” in the South region by U.S. News and World Report and has been recognized as a top-tier university for more than 30 consecutive years.

Within the past year, Murray State has been recognized for quality and value by the following national publications: 

• U.S. News and World Report - “Top-Tier University"
• Washington Monthly - “Best Bang for the Buck” 
• Money Magazine - “Best Colleges”
• Wall Street Journal - “Best Colleges in the United States” 
• Niche - “Best Colleges in Kentucky”
• Colleges of Distinction - “Best Colleges” 

Murray State has also been recognized as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network, is a “Top Yellow Ribbon School” by U.S. Veterans Magazine, and earned gold-level designation as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School.

Murray State offers 148 academic programs and more than 170 student organizations, encompassing a variety of shared academic and personal interests. The University also continues to offer financial assistance to Racers and their families. Based on its most recent annual reports, a record $140 million was awarded in financial aid and scholarships, and 99 percent of Murray State’s freshman class received financial aid or a scholarship. 

Academic programs ranging from agriculture, business and music to cybersecurity, healthcare and education are offered. Prospective students can browse a list of academic programs and learn more about career, compensation, industry and employment information at murraystate.edu/programs.

Students interested in joining the Racer family can learn more as well as schedule a campus visit at murraystate.edu/admissions, calling the office of recruitment at 270-809-2896 or emailing msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu.

Individuals can also visit murraystate.edu/referaracer to refer a high school, transfer or graduate student to receive more information about Murray State.