Murray State University

Murray State University, located in Murray, Kentucky, USA, is a public university with multiple campuses, including the main campus in Calloway County. It also has campuses in Paducah, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, and Henderson which offers graduate and upper-level courses. This massive facility had a total enrollment of 9,466 students in the fall of 2022. Among them were 8,142 undergraduates, and 1,324 postgraduates. The main campus covers an expansive area of 258.43 acres which houses all of the Murray State University facilities.

MSU offers a diverse range of academic programmes, including 11 associate, 42 master's, 64 bachelor's, and specialist programmes. These programmes are administered by four academic colleges, 30 departments, two schools, and one joint programme shared by the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology and the College of Business. Murray state University acceptance rate stands at 85.2%

The College of Business is by all means the largest at Murray State, attracting twenty-three per cent of undergraduate students. Interestingly, international students play an active role on campus, engaging in various events throughout the year. These events provide opportunities for students from different countries to share and teach others about their culture, including aspects like religion, politics, and food.

Murray State University offers English as a second language programme (ESL) to assist international students who may face language barriers. This programme focuses on providing instruction in English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills, while also offering insights into American culture. 

The university boasts an impressive list of notable alumni, including Dustin Lee Howard (Class of 2011), an independent professional wrestler known as "Chuck Taylor" or "Chuckie T," and W. Earl Brown, a renowned actor. Among the other popular ones are several accomplished athletes, such as Ja Morant, an NBA player with the Memphis Grizzlies, and Shane Andrus, who served as the placekicker for NFL teams Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.