Established in 1922, Murray State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Murray (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Madisonville, Fort Campbell. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Murray State University (MSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Murray State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 98 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 