Murray State University’s fall 2026 enrollment indicates growth

Murray State University reported fall 2026 enrollment of 10,010 students, its second-largest student body in the past decade. The freshman class grew 2% to 1,523, while first-year retention reached 80.4%. The university also said students now complete undergraduate degrees in an average of 3.99 years, the fastest rate among Kentucky public institutions, and enrollment in its Racer Academy dual-credit program rose 10%.