- 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 2,867 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,867 students
- In-state tuition: $4,148
- Out-state tuition: $10,068
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 195 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Murray State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
195 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Murray State College has grown by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Murray State College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,867 students
1,473 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,034 students
663 students
# Part-Time Students
1,833 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
286 students
236 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,034 students
610 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,833 students
972 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
300 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
8%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
64%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
8%
% Two or more races
19%
10%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3092%
0.5629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.1525%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,148 is more than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% 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 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,148
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,068
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,190
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,889
Acceptance Rate
n/a
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (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.
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The nearest community college to Murray State College is Grayson College (39.4 miles away)
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