Murray State University celebrates commencement

Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall and winter 2023 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the CFSB Center.

MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall and winter 2023 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the CFSB Center.

A total of 739 degree applicants from 25 states and 13 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/.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, Murray State has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country for 33 consecutive years. Murray State was also highlighted within the past year as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly in its “Best Bang for the Buck” rankings, as well as by ForbesMoney Magazine and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.

This fall’s freshman class is the largest in Murray State history, while this fall’s overall enrollment is the largest since 2017.