Murray State College
- 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 2,083 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,083 students
- In-state tuition: $4,148
- Out-state tuition: $10,068
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 195 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Murray State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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 declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Murray State College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,083 students
1,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
882 students
831 students
# Part-Time Students
1,201 students
889 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
252 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
9%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
52%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
10%
% Non Resident races
9%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
College Completion Rate
29%
31%
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 $3,556. The in-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,068 is more than the state average of $8,161. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,148
$3,556
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,068
$8,161
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,750
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,539
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
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: 2020 (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.
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