- Murray State College provides opportunities to maximize student learning and personal growth. MSC offers 22 transfer degrees and nine associate of applied science degree that can be completed in two years or less.
School Highlights
Murray State College serves 2,949 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,949 students
- In-state tuition: $4,148
- Out-state tuition: $10,068
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Murray State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Murray State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1908
Total Faculty
93 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Murray State College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Murray State College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,949 students
1,520 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
28:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,086 students
493 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,863 students
1,027 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,949 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,086 students
489 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,863 students
1,012 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
300 students
300 students
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
15%
10%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$33,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,148 is more than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,068 is more than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,148
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,068
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,190
$11,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,763
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Murray State College was established in accordance with an Act of the first legislature, approved May 20, 1908, which provided for "the establishment and maintenance of agriculture schools of secondary grade in each supreme court judicial district, with a branch agriculture experiment station and short courses in connection therewith." Murray State College is located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the county seat of Johnston County and originally founded as the capital of the Chickasaw Nation. One of the oldest towns in Oklahoma and rich in a background of historical and cultural associations, Tishomingo has grown as a city of homes, schools and churches. The School of Arts and Sciences supports all the degree programs, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Applied Science, by providing the core courses required for graduation. The faculty are active in the President's Scholars program, cultural events, such as plays and art exhibits and Phi Theta Kappa, the junior college honorary society. The School of Applied Science includes degree programs in Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Science and Informaton Systems, Engineering, Nursing/Allied Health, and Veterinary Technology. The certificate programs are two-year technical and occupational programs which will prepare a student to enter the work force.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Murray State College cost?
Murray State College's tuition is approximately $4,148 for In-State students and $10,068 for Out-State students.
What is Murray State College's ranking?
Murray State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Murray State College is Grayson College (39.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grayson College
Public
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
39.4 miles
Enrollment: 4,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,544 Out-state tuition: $3,648 Minority enrollment: 38%
North Central Texas College
Public
1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-7731
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-7731
53.3 miles
Enrollment: 8,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $2,448 Out-state tuition: $3,816 Minority enrollment: 51%
Seminole State College
Public
2701 Boren Blvd
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-9950
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-9950
66.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,488 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $2,415 Out-state tuition: $5,580 Minority enrollment: 43%
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
76.9 miles
Enrollment: 39,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $2,344 Out-state tuition: $4,144 Minority enrollment: 61%
Paris Junior College
Public
2400 Clarksville St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-7661
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-7661
77.7 miles
Enrollment: 4,533 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 In-state tuition: $2,292 Out-state tuition: $3,420 Minority enrollment: 42%
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