Murray State University to host Racer Day event on November 15

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 Saturday, Nov. 15 beginning at 8 a.m.  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. 

Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 35th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by the national college guide.

Recognized as one of America’s best college values, 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 - “Best Colleges” 

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.

Admission for the fall 2026 semester and 2026-27 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.