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51ĀŅĀ× recognized nationally for merit-based scholarships

By Shawn Touney | Nov 30, 2022

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51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized nationally for its merit-based scholarships

MURRAY, Ky. – 51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized nationally for its merit-based scholarships. As part of College Aid Pro’s ā€œMerit Scholarship Transparency Report Cardā€, approximately 650 schools and universities nationwide were graded based on the clarity of its merit-based scholarship requirements and award amounts, as well as consistency in the application process, with 51ĀŅĀ× State receiving an ā€œAā€ grade. 

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, 51ĀŅĀ× State has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country for 32 consecutive years. In the publication’s most recent rankings earlier this fall, 51ĀŅĀ× State was named a top 10 regional university in both quality and value. 

51ĀŅĀ× State was also highlighted earlier this year as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly in its ā€œBest Bang for the Buckā€ rankings, as well as by Forbes, Money Magazine and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.

Based on the University's most recent annual reports, $115 million is awarded in financial aid and scholarships, with 99 percent of first-year students receiving financial aid or scholarships.

Offering 148 academic programs and more than 170 student organizations, 51ĀŅĀ× State has expanded its regional tuition rate to now include a total of 15 states across the country. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. 51ĀŅĀ× State has also enhanced its academic achievement scholarships to emphasize GPA for entering freshmen students in fall 2023.

The 2023-24 application for admission is open as prospective students can visit  to learn more, schedule a campus or virtual visit and apply for admission.

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