Rich in natural beauty
With Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and the Land Between the Lakes areas just minutes away, Murray State University is located in an area rich in natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor fun. With an enrollment in excess of 10,000 students, the university continues to be ranked as one of the nation's best educational values.
Satisfied students
Murray outranks all Kentucky public universities in “graduate and alumni satisfaction” according to a Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education statewide survey of recent graduates.
Always something to do
On campus and in the Murray community you’ll have an opportunity to select from thousands of activities, including: meeting famous writers, scholars, and political leaders; attending concerts and gallery and theatre events; enjoying a variety of sporting and rodeo events; and relishing the local shopping and dining venues. The Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the MSU campus provides convenient access to a range of activities, including an indoor track, swimming pool, fitness equipment, aerobics and cycling, and racquetball courts.
Safe and friendly
The town of Murray is a safe, family-oriented community, with reasonable housing options, children-friendly facilities and excellent schools. The campus also provides reasonable housing options for singles and families, affordable child-care and support services options. Click Here to view Campus Map.
