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Join UsThe perfect mixture of old and new come together on campus. We have newer buildings and younger students, along with historic locations and seasoned students returning to college or attending for the first time. It’s a great combination where all are welcome.

Health Science (right) is also home to the MSC Fitness

Center.

Above left is the historic Chickasaw Hall

which will soon be renovated.

A PLACE TO BELONG

CAN YOU PICTURE IT?

WE CAN!

Can you picture it? STUDENT LIFE

Have fun and get familiar with campus by joining one of over 25 student organizations. You’ll also

have a chance to cheer on athletic teams, participate in intramural sports and enjoy a wide range of student-life activities such as lawn games, color

runs, movie nights, Homecoming and more!

Quinton JonesExecutive Director for

Student Affairsqjones@mscok.edu / 580-387-7139

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Location Tishomingo, OklahomaFounded 1908Granted college status 1922First associate degrees awarded 1924Student/Teacher Ratio today 1:15Degree programs offered 60+Accreditations Online SARAAverage student age 22Female/Male ratio 70/30Number of first-time freshman 400+ fall semestersOnline students at 100 percent 687

Can you picture it? UNIQUE HISTORY/DIVERSE STUDENT BODY

Murray was founded in 1908 as Murray State School of Agriculture secondary school to provide agricultural training for students in rural southeastern Oklahoma. Today’s Murray State College provides higher education and associate degrees for students from throughout Oklahoma, along with those from across the U.S. and abroad.

Can you picture it? FINANCIAL AIDMurray State CollegeFAFSA Code: 003158

The Murray State College Financial Aid Office helps connect students to a variety of financial aid opportunities including grants, loans, work-study funds, and scholarships. Information submitted to MSC Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will help determine the amount of need-based aid for which a student is eligible to receive. Federal student aid is available to students who have maintained satisfactory academic progress (SAP) by maintaining a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and completing at least 70% of their for-credit courses.

Dena StewartFinancial Aid Advisor for MSC (Tishomingo Campus)

Office: 580-387-7223Email: dstewart@mscok.edu

Rhonda GlennAcademic & Financial Aid Advisor for MSC (Ardmore Campus)

Office: 580-319-0329Email: rglenn@mscok.edu

Raegin Holman Associate Dir. of Financial Aid/Lead Advisor for MSC (Tishomingo Campus)

Office: 580-387-7224Email: rholman@mscok.edu

Jaime Thompson Financial Aid Advisor for MSC (Tishomingo Campus)

Office: 580-387-7225Email: jthompson@mscok.edu

Paula NeweyDirector of Financial Aid

Office: 580-387-7222Email: pnewey@mscok.edu

We can answer your questions about the FAFSA and financial aid. We’re here to help! Murray State has a scholarship portal for

students. It’s called AcademicWorks and it is accessible from mscok.edu. The portal opens in mid October. Students will apply for scholarships that will be awarded in fall of the following year. Applications that are received by the closing deadline in February receive priority, but all scholarship applications will be reviewed and considered, regardless of application date.

After the closing date, AcademicWorks will remain open and scholarships will still be available.

For scholarship questions or assistance with the application please contact one of the financial aid staff members listed to the left or email scholarships@mscok.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS !

Do Something MajorIf you’re interested in veterinary nursing - we have it.What about a career in business?...we have that, too!

If theatre is your passion, our department chair spent time on Broadway.We also have a manufacturing technology degree program with embedded certificates that will put you in the job market sooner.

We’ve got nursing, English, science, child development and everything in between.

If you’ve decided on a major - that great news! If not, we can help. You can start here and go on to finish a four-year degree. Lots of our students do that because they like being close to home, like saving money, and like starting small.

Just as many begin with us as concurrent high school students to start earning college credits early. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education pay tuition for concurrent students, so the cost for students (books/fees) is a good investment that’s easy to afford.

Other students come to us as aspiring athletes who want more time on the playing field. Many students are needed on the family farm and can’t move too far away. Some are starting over to begin a new career. Some are older and enrolling in college for the first time.

The majority of students end up appreciating their time at Murray and most often they’re not ready to leave when graduation rolls around. Whatever your reason and whatever your dream, you’ll find what you’re looking for at MSC.

AgricultureAgriculture Communications

Agriculture Education

Animal Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet)

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet)

Environmental Science

Leadership

Plant Science

Agriculture

Applied Technology (A.S.)Agriculture Information Technology

Applied Technology Science

Business Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology

Farm & Ranch Business Technology

Horticulture Technology

Medical Office Assistant

Military Technology

Arts & Sciences***Emphasis in English or History

Behavioral Science***Psychology or Sociology

Business***Hospitality Management

Computer Science***Emphasis in Mathematics

Criminal JusticeElementary EducationEnterprise Development***Business Administration or General Studies

Can you picture it? Associate of Science (A.S.)

Pre-professional options across degrees:

Pre-MedPre-Vet

Pre-Nursing

Health-Wellness-Human PerformanceAthletic Training

Health Science

International StudiesAgriculture

Business

Conservation

Interdisciplinary

Science

Child Development***Communication and Performance StudiesArtCommunicationMusical TheatreTheatre

Enterprise DevelopmentBusiness AdministrationGeneral Studies

Can you picture it? Associate of Arts (A.A)

Business ManagementAdministrative AccountingMedical Office AssistantRetail Management

Child DevelopmentComputer Information SystemsGunsmithing TechnologyHealth ScienceManufacturing TechnologyNursingOccupational Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapist AssistantVeterinary Nursing

Can you picture it? Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Can you picture it? SPORTS

NJCAA Division 1Nationally-ranked

On-campus facilities

Men’s BasketballWomen’s Basketball

Baseball

Men’s GolfWomen’s Golf

Men’s SoccerWomen’s Soccer

eSports

Shooting Sports

Softball

Rodeo

You’ll enjoy the security of living on a small campus in a small town. Tishomingo has

fewer than 5,000 residents, and there is a real feeling of security

in the tight-knit community both on and off campus. Murray

State even has its own police department on campus. Our

police officers are certified and ready to protect students and

employees in all ways possible.

There is a large storm shelter in the basement of our Health

Science building and other buildings on campus have

shelters as well.

We partner with Johnston County to use the HyperReach alert system for notification regarding weather or other

safety-related issues on campus. The system sends text, email and

phone messages.

Can you picture it? SERVICES and SecurityFamily Health Center (FHC)Murray partners with the Family Health Center to provide low-cost medical, dental, psychological and other services. The center is located close to the main campus and always ready to assist with student health issues.

Student Success Center (SSC)Located in Library Science Building on our Tishomingo campus, the Student Success Center offers a number of services designed to ensure the success of Murray State students. While our facility is primarily used to house professional and Student Support Services’ tutors and peer tutors, we also offer services such as academic coaching, study skills and strategies, career development resources, and content-specific workshops. There are four conference rooms designed for group study sessions or meetings as well as a large lobby area in the Library with computers, books, study tables and printing services.

Student Support Services (SSS) federally funded programTo meet the eligibility requirements, a student must be enrolled at MSC and have a need for academic support. In addition, a student must belong to one of the following groups. First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree, financially disadvantaged as determined by federal guidelines, or have a documented disability.

Chickasaw Student ServicesMSC partners with the Chickasaw Nation to offer Chickasaw students assistance with funding, tutoring, social activities and other services. These offices are located in the Administration Building on the third floor.

OFFICE OF OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT580-387-7137 . outreach@mscok.edu . 580-282-0338 (text)

Can you picture it? CAMPUS VISIT We hope you’ve heard good things about Murray State. We hope you’ve heard about our welcoming staff and experienced faculty. Heard about our small class sizes and associate degrees that easily transfer to four-year colleges and univrsities. There are many great things at Murray State, but only you can determine whether or not we’re a good fit for you. We invite you and your family to experience Murray State by taking a campus tour. A tour will allow you to see our campus, visit with students and professors and get a feel for the atmosphere. We pride ourselves of being welcoming, friendly, and ready to help. To schedule an in-person or a virtual tour, visit mscok.edu and search for campus tour request.

Campus tours are designed to provide a true feel for campus and are individualized based on what most interests you. Tours begin at the MSC Welcome Center in the North Annex Building (look for the balloons and your visit will include a general tour of main campus led by a student ambassador. You can also choose to connect with faculty members and/or staff from areas such as financial aid, admissions, advisement, etc. If you have specific departments with which you want to connect, please let us know when scheduling and share specific questions.

Paula Henleyphenley@mscok.edu

Katie Carrollkcarroll@mscok.edu

Can you picture it? CONCURRENT ENROLLMENTConcurrent students begin earning college credits while still in high school. To qualify as a concurrent student at Murray State while in high school, applicants must participate in the National American College Testing (ACT), Pre-ACT program, or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Minimum scores are required for acceptance to this program.

Tuition for concurrent credits may be paid by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Murray State College, with students paying for books and fees. Detailed information on the requirements and costs may be found in our online Concurrent Enrollment Handbook on the Murray State College website at mscok.edu.

Reach out to the Murray State College Academic Advisement Team (pictured below) at advisement@mscok.edu for help enrolling.

According to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, more than 13,000 Oklahoma high school students take advantage of concurrent enrollment last year. That translates to more than 133,000 tuition-free college credit hours taken by high school students in one academic year.

Are You a Rising Star?Students who attend Murray State College concurrently while in high school, then graduate from high school and enroll as full-time students at Murray, can qualify to share in more than $400,000 in tuition waivers during most years.

The college waives tuition at the rate of $250 for each A and B earned by concurrent high-school students when they enroll at Murray State full time after high school graduation.

Qualifying students who continue to enroll in at least 12 hours per semester and earn at least a 2.0 GPA, can renew waivers for a second year.

Win-win!

Agriculture (A.S.)Options: Agriculture Communications, Agriculture Education, Animal Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture Leadership, or Plant Science

Applied Technology (A.S.)Options: Agriculture Information Technology, Applied Technology Science, Business Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Farm & Ranch Business Technology, Horticulture Technology, Medical Office Assistant or Military Technology

Arts & Sciences (A.S.) Emphasis: English or HistoryBehavioral Science (A.S.) Options: Psychology or SociologyBusiness (A.S.)Options: Hospitality ManagementBusiness Management (A.A.S.)Options: Administrative Accounting, Medical Office Assistant,or Retail Management

Child Development (A.A. or A.A.S)Communication and Performance Studies (A.A) Options: Art, Communication, Musical Theatre., TheatreComputer Information Systems (A.A.S)Computer Science (A.S.) Emphasis: MathematicsCriminal Justice (A.S.)Custom Gunmaking Technology (A.A.S.)Elementary Education (A.S.)Enterprise Development (A.A. or A.S) Options: Business Administration or General StudiesGunsmithing Technology (A.A.S)Health Science (A.A.S) Options: Health Science (Pre-Health Science Careers), Health Wellness and Human Performance (A.S.) Options: Athletic Training or Health ScienceInternational Studies (A.S.) Options: Agriculture, Business,Conservation, or InterdisciplinaryManufacturing Technology (A.A.S)Nursing (A.A.S)Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S)Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S)Science (A.S.) Emphasis: ConservationScience (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet)Veterinary Nursing (A.A.S.)

MSC ONLINE DEGREESFor more details visit online.msc.edu

Arts and Sciences-A.S.Behavioral Sciences-Psychology or Sociology-A.S.

Business-A.S.Child Development-AS and A.A.S.

Computer Science-A.S.Enterprise Development-A.A .or A.S.

History-A.A.

Students in completely online programs must reside in a SARA state. SARA is an agreement among

member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of

postsecondary distance education.

LEARN MORE AT nc-sara.org

DEGREES OF OPPORTUNITY

Business Basic Accounting*** Business Leadership***

Hospitality***Retail***

Child Development Certificate of Mastery

Veterinary NursingVeterinary Assistant Certificate

Manufacturing TechnologyBasic Electrical Circuits & Computer Control

Basic MachiningCAD/CNC

Industrial Manufacturing Technician-Level 1Industrial Manufacturing Technician -Level 2

Certificate Programs

***Indicates that the program/certificate is available 100% online

15 to Finish and What it costs?By completing 15 hours in the fall and spring semesters over two years, you can earn an associate degree.

The sample cost for attendance per semester for a student (from Oklahoma or out of state) is below:

$2,550 - Tuition for 15 credit hours and general fees per semester x four semesters = $10,200 for an associate degree$3,300 - Room and Board (15 meals per week) x four semesters = $13,200 (living expenses for two years)

$5,850 approximate total per semester (if living on campus) x four semesters = $23,400 This amount includes two years’ living expenses and 60 hours of college credit that may result

in an associate degree or 6o hours for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Don’t forget the benefit of financial aid and scholarships.

Approximate cost based on 20-21 prices for on-campus attendance in Tishomingo (online/off-campus prices not included in this example). Application fee, specialized course fees and books not included in calculations. For more information, visit mscok.edu. Costs may vary and change (+/-) on an annual basis.

Can you picture it? CAMPUS COSTS

Less is never more when it comes to lifetime income. But what about debt? Lifetime earnings for college graduates with bachelor’s degrees far exceed those with just high school diplomas. The estimated median lifetime earnings (in 2017 dollars) for a bachelor’s degree recipient at age 64 was more than $1.2 million. High school graduates earned far less — just over $800,000, according to the College Board’s research. The data assumes adults are working full-time after college and accounts for money borrowed to cover tuition, fees and supplies. College graduates who only have bachelor’s degrees and work full-time took home a median of $24,900 more than high school graduates did in 2018, the research shows. Those age 25 or older with a four-year degree earned a median $65,400 in 2018. That year, individuals with just a high school diploma earned a median $40,500.

“A higher education is an investment that pays significant dividends over the course of a lifetime — even for students who accumulate some debt to obtain

a degree,” Jennifer Ma, senior policy research scientist at College Board and a co-author of the report, said in a statement.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures from 2017 show median weekly wages progressively increasing with educational attainment:

Professional degree: $1,836Doctoral degree: $1,743Master's degree: $1,401Bachelor's degree: $1,173Associate's degree: $836Some college, no degree: $774High school diploma, no college: $712Less than a high school diploma: $520

From here, Go Anywhere!

Earn More $$$

The information at rigt is reprinted from a 2019 report from the College Board titled Education Pays 2019, the benefits of higher education for individuals and society

Can you picture it? STUDY ABROADMurray State College launched a global education program in 2014 that has allowed students to explore new and exciting places around the world. Since creation of the study abroad program, participants have traveled to Ireland, England, Sri Lanka, Dominican Re-public, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Belize and other exotic loca-tions. Upcoming trips include Amsterdam/Paris/London and Italy/ Greece, Belize, and Germany.

Travel opportunities offer college credit for students, and communi-ty members can engage in study abroad adventures as well. Murray also participates in a special study abroad for high-school students the summer after graduation. The senior summer seminar may be compatible with offerings for concurrent students in which tuition is paid through the state’s concurrent enrollment program.

Murray State College offers an associate of science degree in inter-national studies that can lead to a bachelor’s degree at several four-year institutions in Oklahoma. Study abroad courses may also be used for humanities credits or elective courses in many degree pro-grams. Highlights and additional details about study abroad may be found on the Murray State webpage at mscok.edu or directly at: https://www.mscok.edu/academics/departments/international-studies/study-abroad

OPEN ADMISSION - What it MeansMurray State College is an open-admission community college. For regular enrollment, no specific ACT/SAT scores or high-school GPAs are required. All students must complete the MSC online admission application at www.mscok.edu.

Students transferring from another college to MSC who are in good standing are eligible for admission to Murray State College. Students who have been placed on probation or suspension at the previous col-lege will be admitted on probation and must maintain a 2.0 retention GPA each semester while enrolled at MSC or raise their retention GPA to the required academic standard.

Can you picture it? Living on CAMPUSTraditional-age first-year students are required to live on campus, and all students are invited and encouraged to explore the variety of accommodations at Murray. We offer the Aggie Flats, an off-campus facility geared toward students in gunsmithing and non-tra-ditional students who prefer to live alone. There are the Aggie Suites that can house up to five female students in one shared space with individual bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, along with traditional dormitories, including McKee Hall and Patton Hall, that are geared toward athletes and male students who prefer communal housing. Please see photos below and reach out to our housing office for more information. During a campus tour, you may request a tour of our housing options. All housing students are required to purchase a meal option with the choice of 15 or 18 meals per week. The cost of housing with a 15-meal plan is $3,300 per semester and $3,500 per semester with 18 meals. The total ranges from $6,600-7,000 per academic year for room and board, with Great Western Dining providing students with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room and board is only available in Tishomingo.

Aggie Suites

Aggie Flats

Great STUDENTS Great QUALITY Great WAY TO EARN ACADEMIC MOMENTUM Great SMALL CLASSES

Great LOCATION Great TRANSFERABLE CREDIT Great SUPPORTIVE STAFF Great ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Great VALUE Great FLEXIBILITY

Great FACULTY Great STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Great SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Great SCHOLARSHIPS

Can you picture it? What’s YOUR WHY

Murray State Aggies have many reasons to enroll with us on campus in Tishomingo or Ardmore or online. They may choose to stay close to home, want to gain academic momentum in preparation for transfer to four-year schools, want to take advantage of major scholarship opportunities, or prefer a small campus that offers personal attention to all. Here are many of the whys our students list for choosing Murray State. Look at the list to find your WHY or add your own.

At Murray State College, you’ll find great things - including, but not limited to:

Can you picture it? HOME TOWNSmall town values and BIG-time fun!

Downtown Tishomingo is home to Blake Shelton’s

Ole Red restaurant, the Indie Theater, Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center,

Murray on Main, a variety of clothing stores and eating

establishments. A river almost runs

through it, with the Blue close by!

Tishomingo is located in southeastern Oklahoma close to Lake Texoma in Durant, Lake Murray in Ardmore and the Blue River. There are four major airports within 200 miles of campus. The mileage from Tishomingo to major shopping and recreation areas is:

Ardmore - 32 miles (MSC satellite campus at USCO)Blue River - 7 miles

Dallas, Texas- 127 miles (airports)Durant - 34 miles

OKC - 116 miles (airport)Tulsa - 160 miles (airport)