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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� Murray State University 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 35th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by the national college guide.

Murray State ranks in the South region as follows: 

19th - Best Value Schools  

6th - Top Public Schools 

14th - Regional Universities  

6th - Best Colleges for Veterans - Regional Universities  

Murray State increased its ranking in the Top Public Schools, Top Regional Universities and Best Regional Universities for Veterans categories. 

Murray State has also been recognized as a top university in undergraduate academic programs of engineering, nursing and psychology, and was recognized for its Doctor of Nursing Practice program as well.

鈥淣ational rankings such as U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 recognition are an important marker of the value and excellence of a Murray State University degree,鈥� Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson said. 鈥淥ur University holds a broad, deep commitment to teaching, learning and innovation which has uniquely positioned us to make a contribution and impact today鈥檚 society.鈥� 

Recognized as one of America鈥檚 best college values, Murray State has been recognized nationally for both quality and value 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 - 鈥淏est Colleges鈥� 

• Military Friendly - 鈥淢ilitary Friendly School鈥�

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year at Murray State University 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.