Murray State College

Murray State College Overview

Murray State College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Murray State College was founded in 1908 and the school currently enrolls around 2,674 students per year, which includes 2,674 undergrads. Murray State College offers on-campus housing for up to 380 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 60% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Activities at Murray State College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Murray State College's theater groups.

Murray State College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Murray State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Murray State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Murray State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,830
Out-of-State	$9,030

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Is Murray State College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Murray State College offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Murray State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Murray State College, around 49% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Murray State College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Murray State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Murray State College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Murray State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Murray State College.

Based on this information, is Murray State College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Murray State College a good school for you?

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Where is Murray State College Located?

Murray State College is located in the rural setting of Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

If you are interested in seeing Murray State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Tishomingo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Will Rogers World.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Murray State College and Tishomingo are like without leaving home.

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