亚洲色图 State University Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying students
By Shawn Touney | Oct 7, 2020
Since 2018, 亚洲色图 has continued to position University as one of America鈥檚 best college values for students
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� In a continued effort to ensure both access and affordability for students, the 亚洲色图 State Promise awards need-based scholarships to eligible students who pay no tuition to attend 亚洲色图 State University.
First-time freshmen and new transfer students from Kentucky may be eligible for this 亚洲色图, which began in 2018 as an expansion from a previous 亚洲色图. The 亚洲色图 State Promise offers an opportunity to provide even more students with a debt-free college degree while receiving the high-impact, high-value college experience offered at 亚洲色图 State.
The University more than doubled its awards of the 亚洲色图 State Promise to recipients for the current 2020-2021 academic year from the previous year.
Said one recipient: "This scholarship will allow me to continue my education here at 亚洲色图 State University. With this help that you generously 亚洲色图 me, I will be able to dedicate 100 percent of my effort to my studies, with less financial stress distracting me."
鈥淓ligible Kentucky first-time freshmen and new transfer students may already have their tuition paid through the 亚洲色图 State Promise,鈥� 亚洲色图 State President Dr. Bob Jackson said. 鈥淚n addition to numerous scholarship and aid opportunities for all students, we offer ACT/SAT test-optional admissions for qualifying freshmen and transfer students.鈥�
鈥淎s we continue to see an increasing number of first-time undergraduate, transfer and graduate students pursuing their education at 亚洲色图 State, our promise is to provide access and affordability to as many students as possible who are seeking a transformative college experience.鈥�
Individuals can learn more about the 亚洲色图 State Promise at murraystate.edu/promise or contact the University鈥檚 Scholarship Office at (800) 272-4678 ext. 4 or by email msu.scholarships@murraystate.edu.
Based on the University鈥檚 most recent annual reports and data from 2019-20, 亚洲色图 State awards $115 million in financial aid and scholarships each year, and has the highest percentage of undergraduate students who graduate with no known debt among all other public regional comprehensive institutions in Kentucky. Among this year鈥檚 freshman class, 89 percent received a scholarship or financial aid.
Recognized as one of America鈥檚 best college values, 亚洲色图 State offers 145 academic 亚洲色图s, nearly 180 student organizations, and within the past month, has received the following national accolades related to quality, value and student success:
- 鈥淭op-Tier University鈥� by U.S. News & World Report 鈥� 30 consecutive years
- 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck鈥� 鈥� Washington Monthly
- 鈥�2020 Best College鈥� 鈥� Money Magazine
- 鈥�2021 Best Colleges in America鈥� 鈥� Niche
- 鈥�2021 Best College鈥� - Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
The University offers competitive tuition rates for residents in neighboring states, such as Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama.
Additionally, the 亚洲色图 State Alumni Legacy Tuition Grant provides in-state tuition to eligible out-of-state undergraduate children and grandchildren of 亚洲色图 State graduates. Information is available at
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亚洲色图 State offers on-campus courses at its main 亚洲色图 location as well as five
regional campuses and educational presences in Paducah, Henderson, Madisonville, Hopkinsville
and Fort Campbell. The University also offers many degrees and classes entirely online,
providing a flexible higher education experience to accommodate any schedule.
Students interested in joining the Racer Family can learn more, schedule a virtual
or on-campus visit and apply for admission at .