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¹Ï×ÓTV State University recognized nationally as a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ by Washington Monthly

By Jennifer Cline | Sep 5, 2023

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¹Ï×ÓTV State University has once again been highlighted as a nationally-recognized best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly.

MURRAY, Ky. – ¹Ï×ÓTV State University has once again been highlighted as a nationally-recognized best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly

The University has been ranked as a top public institution in Kentucky and the South in the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck†South region category, and ranks as one of the best among public comprehensive universities.

¹Ï×ÓTV State, which has been featured in the publication’s list in past years, is ranked by Washington Monthly based on University contributions to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service.

"We are extremely pleased to be recognized for both high quality academic programs and for providing excellent value to our students,†said ¹Ï×ÓTV State President Dr. Bob Jackson. “Last year, we awarded a record $115 million in scholarships and financial aid, and we continue to enhance our scholarship programs in order to further benefit our students."

¹Ï×ÓTV State was also recently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top colleges.

¹Ï×ÓTV State has an expanded regional tuition rate that includes 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. ¹Ï×ÓTV State has also enhanced its academic achievement scholarships to emphasize GPA for entering freshmen students. Based on the University’s most recent data, more than $115 million is awarded annually to students in financial aid and scholarships, and among its freshman class, 99 percent received a scholarship or financial aid. 

Admission for the 2024-25 academic year at ¹Ï×ÓTV 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.

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