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University ranks at the top for student retention and graduation rates, as well as for quality and value

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 鈥淐ollege Scorecard鈥� recently highlighted Murray State University for student retention and graduation rates, as well as for quality and value. 

Available at , Murray State compares favorably alongside its peer institutions in the state of Kentucky, with the following highlights in the scorecard鈥檚 comparative metrics. 

• • Speaking to the ability of students who are on track to complete their degree and tend to lead to better affordability with their education, the percentage of Murray State undergraduate students who enroll full-time is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is in the top two across all public universities in Kentucky. 

  • The typical monthly loan payment for a student after attending Murray State is the lowest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is second lowest among all public universities in Kentucky.

  • The retention rate of first-time, full-time students at Murray State is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky.

  • The graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is second among all public universities in Kentucky.

  • Murray State is in the top two among public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky in median salary earnings among graduates who are more than ten years removed from post-secondary education, and who received federal financial aid while attending college. 

Murray State continues to reinforce its 鈥渉igh-quality, high-impact, nationally-recognized best value鈥� promise that has been identified by multiple publications within the past year. The University has been named a 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck鈥� by Washington Monthly, one of 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best Colleges鈥� by Forbes, as well as a 鈥淭op-Tier University鈥� by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 consecutive years. 

The University offers 146 academic programs and more than 170 student organizations, encompassing a variety of shared academic and personal interests. 

Murray State continues to offer financial assistance to Racers and their families. Based on the University鈥檚 most recent annual reports, more than $115 million was awarded in financial aid and scholarships, and 99 percent of Murray State鈥檚 freshman class received financial aid or a scholarship. 

Prospective students who are interested in joining the Racer family can learn more, schedule a campus or virtual visit and apply for admission here - .