Murray State College

Murray State College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Murray State College was founded in 1908 and now enrolls around 2,674 students a year, including 2,674 undergrads. Murray State College provides on-campus housing for up to 380 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 60% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Murray State College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Murray State College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Murray State College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Murray State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Murray State College on the Student Life page.

Is Murray State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Murray State College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Murray State College

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

About 49% of students who start at Murray State College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

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.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Murray State College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

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, how does Murray State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! 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 want to see Murray State College for yourself, 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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