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51ĀŅĀ× recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations | Mar 31, 2025

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51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its recent ā€œBest Affordable Collegesā€ rankings.

MURRAY, Ky. – 51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its recent  ā€œBest Affordable Collegesā€ rankings. 

According to its website, Colleges of Distinction notes colleges and universities which provide affordability in value through tuition and fees, housing, personal expenses, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, among other criteria.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, 51ĀŅĀ× State received the #1 ā€œBest Value Schoolā€ designation in the South region by U.S. News and World Report as part of the publication’s annual rankings by the reputable national college guide. 

51ĀŅĀ× State has been recognized nationally for both quality and value by the following publications:

          • Washington Monthly - ā€œBest Bang for the Buckā€ 

          • Wall Street Journal - ā€œBest Colleges in the United Statesā€ 

          • Niche - ā€œBest Colleges in Kentuckyā€

51ĀŅĀ× State has also been recognized as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network and by Military Friendly as a Military Friendly school. 

Admission for the fall 2025 semester and 2025-26 academic year at 51ĀŅĀ× is open as future Racers should apply today at . Students interested in joining the Racer family can also learn more as well as schedule a campus visit by calling the office of recruitment at 270-809-2896 or emailing msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu.

Learn more about College of Distinction’s rankings at .

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