MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for spring and summer 2026 graduates on May 8-9 at Racer Arena.
A total of 1,642 degree applicants from 39 states and 22 countries comprised the graduating class including doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees.
A complete list and sortable table by state and county of graduates is available at
murraystate.edu/commencement/graduates/.
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.
Murray State University Commencement by the numbers
1,642 Total Graduates
22 Countries
39 States
Undergraduate (associate/baccalaureate): 1,101
Certificates: 35
Doctoral: 73
Specialist: 50
Masters: 383
Nurses Being Pinned: 44 BSN (Nursing Major) and 15 BSN (RN-BSN Major)
DNP-Nurse Anesthesia and Family Nurse Practitioners Students Being Hooded And Pinned: 26
Graduates admitted into the following schools and programs: Medical School, Dental School, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Doctor of Pharmacy, or Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner: 31
Cadets Being Commissioned: 5
Regional Campus Graduates: 150
12% International Students
65% Female
35% Male
355 First-Generation Graduates
38% from 18-County Service Region
Data as of May 1, 2026