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College Deliberately: Murray State University

Murray State University is a medium-sized, public, four-year University that emphasizes culture, research and character located in the town of Murray, KY. It is known for General Studies, Business/Commerce and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Murray State University

place 218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318
phone Phone: (270) 809-3011
web Web: http://www.murraystate.edu/
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Accreditation

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Institution Accreditation Agency Status First Accredited Next Review
Murray State University Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Accredited 1928-01-01 2024-12-10
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for Murray State University is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
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Murray State University Mission Statement

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Student Centeredness

3.5 of 10
The extent to which the institution’s website emphasizes students, as opposed to research, athletics or other pursuits, compared with peer institutions.

Student Services

Students with disabilities:
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.

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Murray State University is in NCAA Division I-Football Championship Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
Sport Total Athletes
Football Men’s 92
Baseball Men’s 34
Soccer Women’s 29

The complete list of sports at Murray State University is available for members.

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Tuition for Murray State University is in the 24.3 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as inexpensive.
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