MSU to host Racer Day event on March 26

Geared toward prospective students and families, event will provide helpful information from recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid, scholarships, housing and more

 

MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University will host a Racer Day event on Wednesday, March 26 beginning at Noon. Geared toward prospective students and families, the open-house style event will provide helpful information through sessions with recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid and scholarships, housing and more. Attendees can also attend a session with their academic area of interest and take a tour of campus.

Students will have the opportunity to complete the on-site admission process and are encouraged to bring their official transcript and test scores. 

Registration for the free event is available at murraystate.edu/racerdays. Those with questions can email msu.newstudentprograms@murraystate.edu or call 270-809-2896. 

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, Murray State received the #1 “Best Value School” designation in the South region by U.S. News and World Report as part of the publication’s annual rankings by the reputable national college guide. 

Murray State has been recognized nationally for both quality and value by the following publications:

• Washington Monthly - “Best Bang for the Buck” 

• Wall Street Journal - “Best Colleges in the United States” 

• Niche - “Best Colleges in Kentucky”

• Colleges of Distinction - a “2024-25 Best College” 

Murray State has also been recognized as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network and has achieved silver status by Military Friendly as a Military Friendly school for 2024-25. 

Admission for the fall 2025 semester and 2025-26 academic year at Murray State University is open as future Racers should apply today at admissions.murraystate.edu. 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.edu.