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51ĀŅĀ× to host Racer Day event on Nov. 9

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations | Oct 18, 2024

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51ĀŅĀ× will host a Racer Day event on Saturday, Nov. 9

MURRAY, Ky. – 51ĀŅĀ× will host a Racer Day event on Saturday, Nov. 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Geared toward prospective students and families, the open-house style event will provide helpful information through sessions with recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid and scholarships, housing and more. Attendees can also attend a session with their academic area of interest and take a tour of campus, as well as that afternoon’s Racer football game. 

Students will have the opportunity to complete the on-site admission process and are encouraged to bring their official transcript and test scores. 

Registration for the free event is available at . Those with questions can email msu.newstudentprograms@murraystate.edu or call 270-809-2896. 

Admission for the 2025-26 academic year at 51ĀŅĀ× is open as future Racers can 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.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, 51ĀŅĀ× State recently 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€

  • Colleges of Distinction - a ā€œ2024-25 Best Collegeā€ 

Enrollment data indicates that 51ĀŅĀ× State’s fall 2024 freshman class is the fourth largest in the University’s history and the second largest in the past decade following last fall’s record-breaking freshmen enrollment, as well as the largest overall enrollment since 2016.

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