MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University hosted a commencement ceremony for fall and winter 2025 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the CFSB Center.
A total of 787 degree applicants from 28 states and 14 countries comprised the graduating class.
A complete list and sortable table by state and county of graduates is available at murraystate.edu/
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@
Murray State University Commencement by the numbers
787 Total Graduates
14 Countries
28 States
Degrees and Credentials Conferred
Associate – 8
Bachelor – 515
Master – 225
Doctorate – 13
Certificate – 26
Nurses Being Pinned – 33 BSN (Nursing Major) and 10 BSN (RN-BSN Major)
Cadets Being Commissioned – 1
Regional Campus Graduates – 9
11% International Students
64% Female
36% Male
191 First-Generation Graduates
41% from 18-County Service Region
Data as of Dec. 10, 2025