Murray State College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	358
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Murray State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Murray State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Murray State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Murray State College is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Murray State College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Murray State College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,630

Cost of attendance at Murray State College in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,830

Cost of attendance at Murray State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Murray State College received on average $7,000 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,000

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	200	55%	$4,409	$881,839
Other Federal Grant	313	87%	$3,833	$1,199,659
State Grant/Scholarships	96	27%	$3,146	$302,005
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	189	52%	$4,166	$787,375
Total Grant & Scholarships	327	91%	$7,000	$2,289,039

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Murray State College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Murray State College students is 27.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.2%.

27.1%

white 26.2% 44 students
hispanic 30.0% 6 students
International Students 23.8% 19 students
Mixed Race 34.5% 30 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Murray State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Murray State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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