ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University celebrates Spring 2026 commencement
By ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Public Relations | May 8, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. — ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University is open as future Racers should apply today at . 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.
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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