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Murray State College

#2066 in US ranking Tishomingo, OK
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,416
Tuition & fees
$7,230
Avg. aid
$4,748
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
27%
Median salary
$49,371
1 yr after graduation

What does Murray State College offer in terms of athletics?

Murray State College's Aggies compete in junior-college athletics, rather than NCAA competition. Reported sports include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and softball; cheerleading is also part of the college's athletics offerings.

A prospective athlete should confirm a team's current roster needs, competition schedule, eligibility rules, and any recruiting process with its coach. Playing on a varsity team is different from taking part in informal recreation, and athletic participation should not be assumed to carry a scholarship. Students who want recreational activity rather than intercollegiate competition should check which fitness facilities and activities are available at the campus they will attend.

What student groups and Associations are available at Murray State College?

Students can look for involvement through academic interests, performing arts, service, and other campus activities. Murray State College reports opportunities for theater and choral participation, which offer alternatives to varsity athletics for students seeking a regular group activity.

Organizations can change from year to year as student leadership and participation change. Rather than assuming that a club listed in older material is active, students should use the current student-activities roster to find its meeting location, membership rules, and adviser. This is especially relevant for commuters who need activities that fit around classes and travel.

Who studies at Murray State College?

Murray State College enrolled 2,949 students in the reported student-population figures. The college serves more than one kind of learner: the enrollment included 301 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 89 transfer-in students.

Its age profile reflects both early college participation and adult enrollment. There were 859 enrolled students younger than 18 and 810 ages 18 or 19; students in their twenties, thirties, and older age groups were also represented. A large under-18 group should not be mistaken for a similarly large residential freshman class.

About 80% of students were Oklahoma residents, and 11% came from other U.S. states. The student-to-faculty ratio was reported as 18 to 1, an institutionwide measure rather than a promise about the size of any particular class.

How does student life look like at Murray State College?

Everyday life at Murray State College is shaped by a predominantly commuting student body alongside a smaller residential community. About 89% of students commute, so classroom schedules, time on campus between classes, and travel can matter as much as evening programming when a student plans their week.

Students can connect through performances, athletics, campus activities, and shared study spaces. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling services. New students should check how advising, orientation, and support appointments are delivered at their particular location or online; a service offered by the college is not necessarily available as a walk-in service at every site.

What libraries are available to students at Murray State College?

The Murray State College Library is the college's main academic library and a place to begin research for coursework. Students can use its collections and research resources to move beyond a general web search when an assignment requires scholarly or subject-specific material.

Students taking online courses or attending classes away from Tishomingo should check how to access library databases and research help remotely, as well as any borrowing arrangements that apply to them. The library is not reported as a 24-hour study facility, so its current opening hours matter for students who plan to study in the evening or on weekends.

Murray State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2949

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

217

Total staff

62 full time, 92 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Murray State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,949

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,086
Part-time: 1,863

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 116
Men: 101

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 180
Black or African American: 50
White: 863
American Indian or Alaska Native: 110
Asian: 3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Unknown: 517

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Murray State College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

Both––

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women–Women

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.