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Murray State College

Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK · Rural · 1,786 students
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$12,844
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
27%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$36,545
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, is a student-centered public community college best known for specialized, hands-on programs such as its nationally acclaimed Gunsmithing Technology, Veterinary Technology, and Nursing pathways. Rooted in a rich agricultural heritage, the institution sets itself apart by offering high-demand technical training alongside seamless transfer degrees and unique on-campus housing options rarely found at two-year colleges. Campus life provides a classic, close-knit experience defined by personalized faculty support, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA Aggie athletics set in a scenic, small-town environment.


Wikipedia:Murray State College is a public community college in south-central Oklahoma, with the main campus located in Tishomingo. It is named in honor of former Oklahoma Governor William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray.

Location
Tishomingo, OK, 73460 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
94 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,230$11,430
Housing & food (on campus)$7,680$7,680
Books & supplies$2,520$2,520
Cost of attendance$20,726$24,926 est.
Average net price$12,844Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,430
In-state: $7,230
Housing & food (on campus)$7,680
Books & supplies$2,520
Cost of attendance$24,926 est.
In-state: $20,726
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,844
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,223
$30–48k
$12,481
$48–75k
$13,190
$75–110k
$13,257
$110k+
$12,111
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
27%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
33% graduated · 17% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 49% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,903
10 yrs after entry$36,545
Debt
Median at graduation$13,387
Monthly payment$142
Middle 50% owe$4.4k–$16.3k
90th percentile$28,786
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
56%
Family income
$26,278
Independent
43%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
6%
Unknown
29%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$25,487
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,150/mo
Teaching spend
$4,571
per student
Federal loans
40%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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