¹Ļ×ÓTV State University recognized nationally as a āBest Bang for the Buckā by Washington Monthly
By ¹Ļ×ÓTV Public Relations | Aug 28, 2025
MURRAY, Ky. ā ¹Ļ×ÓTV State University has once again been highlighted as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly as the University is recognized in the publicationās āBest Bang for the Buckā South region category for 2025.
¹Ļ×ÓTV State, which has been featured in the publicationās list in past years, is ranked by Washington Monthly based on its methodology highlighting access, affordability, outcomes and community and national service.
Among Kentucky regional, public universities, ¹Ļ×ÓTV State was noted as having the least amount of debt that a graduate has incurred upon graduation.
¹Ļ×ÓTV State offers 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. ¹Ļ×ÓTV State also offers enhanced academic achievement scholarships that emphasize GPA for entering freshmen students.
Based on the Universityās most recent data, a record $136 million is awarded annually to students in financial aid and scholarships, and among its freshman class, 99 % received a scholarship or financial aid.
āWe are thrilled to be recognized again this year by Washington Monthly as a āBest Bang for the Buckā university, reflecting our commitment to providing a quality, affordable and transformative educational experience for our students,ā ¹Ļ×ÓTV State President Dr. Ron Patterson said. āNow is the perfect time for future Racers to apply for admission and schedule a visit to our beautiful campus, where they will have the opportunity to meet fellow students, as well as our excellent faculty and staff.ā
Admission for the 2026-27 academic year at ¹Ļ×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.