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Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky, United States

Established in 1922, Murray State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Murray (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. This institution also has branch campuses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Madisonville and Fort Campbell. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Murray State University (MSU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Murray State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 103-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.