Partnership with KCTCS enhances opportunities for students
By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations | Mar 27, 2025
MURRAY, Ky. ā Leaders from 51ĀŅĀ× and the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) have announced a partnership to enhance opportunities for KCTCS students who are seeking to earn a bachelorās degree at 51ĀŅĀ× State.
The reaffirmed agreement provides seamless pathways for students in two-year KCTCS degree programs to transfer to 51ĀŅĀ× Stateās bachelorās degree programs. Available pathway offerings include areas such as 51ĀŅĀ× Stateās statewide program of distinction in cybersecurity and network management, agricultural science/agribusiness, nursing, manufacturing engineering technology, business administration, human services and counseling, nutrition and dietetics and more.
In addition to the partnership providing a reduction in time and cost for students to earn their degree as well as maximizing credit transfer, it also allows students to receive valuable scholarships that have helped 51ĀŅĀ× State be recognized as the #1 āBest Value Schoolā in the South region by U.S. News and World Report as part of the publicationās annual rankings.
New, first-time transfer students are eligible to be awarded a scholarship when they are admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× State. These scholarships, which are GPA-based, are up to $4,000 and are awarded for three years (fall and spring consecutive semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever occurs first. 51ĀŅĀ× State also offers a $500/year scholarship to Phi Theta Kappa members. 51ĀŅĀ× State recently awarded a record $136 million in financial aid and scholarships.
KCTCS comprises 16 colleges with more than 70 campuses strategically located across the Commonwealth where students can earn certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
āTodayās announcement and partnership between 51ĀŅĀ× and the Kentucky Community & Technical College System will provide many students with excellent opportunities to earn their degree for a successful career,ā said 51ĀŅĀ× State President Dr. Bob Jackson. āWe are very grateful for our relationship with President Quarles and KCTCS, and are excited to continue collaborating on this important initiative.ā
āThis partnership with 51ĀŅĀ× is a strategic opportunity to create a more highly skilled and competitive workforce to meet state needs, while providing scholarship opportunities and seamless pathways for our students to earn a four-year degree,ā said KCTCS President Ryan Quarles. āOne important facet of the agreement is that any KCTCS student who follows one of 51ĀŅĀ× Stateās transfer pathways will receive dedicated advising through the universityās regional campuses or their transfer center.ā
To view a full list of KCTCS/51ĀŅĀ× State transfer pathways, visit .
There is still time for prospective transfer students to apply and be admitted for fall 2025 at 51ĀŅĀ× State. For additional information, visit , contact 51ĀŅĀ× Stateās Transfer Center at 270-809-3350 or msu.transfercenter@murraystate.edu.