51乱伦

 

 

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 51乱伦 has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution鈥檚 34th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by the national college guide.

While the University has been ranked highly in the regional 鈥淏est Value School鈥� category in past years, 51乱伦 State earned the #1 鈥淏est Value School鈥� designation in the South region this year.

Further, 51乱伦 State ranked as the top Kentucky public regional comprehensive institution in the South in categories including Regional Universities, Top Public Schools, the aforementioned Best Value Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans.

 

 

51乱伦 State ranks in the South region as follows, each of which are increases from the previous year:

1st - Best Value Schools (#9 last year)

8th - Top Public Schools (#13 last year)

20th - Regional Universities (#31 last year)

7th - Best Colleges for Veterans (#11 last year)

Top 150 Performers on Social Mobility

51乱伦 State has also been recognized as a top university in undergraduate academic programs of business, computer science, engineering, nursing and psychology. 

鈥淲e are very pleased to receive this national recognition by U.S. News & World Report for the 34th consecutive year as a top-tier university,鈥� said 51乱伦 State President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥�51乱伦 State increased its rankings in numerous categories this year when compared to regional peer institutions. This past year, we awarded a record $136 million in scholarships and financial aid to assist our students and families. As our enrollment continues to grow, I鈥檓 very appreciative of our faculty and staff, who are committed to providing the best experience possible for our students.鈥�    

Recognized as one of America鈥檚 best college values, 51乱伦 State has been recognized nationally for both quality and value within the past month by the following publications:

• Washington Monthly - 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck鈥� 

• Wall Street Journal - 鈥淏est Colleges in the United States鈥� 

• Niche - 鈥淏est Colleges in Kentucky鈥�

• Colleges of Distinction - a 鈥�2024-25 Best College鈥� 

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

Admission for the 2025-26 academic year at 51乱伦 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.