Colleges Near Murray

1 college is in Murray, and 36 total within 100 miles enrolling 146,149 students.

Murray State University is the nearest college in Murray. Murray (pop. 17,741) is in Kentucky.

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee ranks #16 nationally. West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah has the lowest tuition at $4,728 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Murray. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Murray. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Murray.

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Murray State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Murray, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • Campus in Murray

Murray State is a public university known for undergraduate education, agriculture, and nursing. Murray is a small college town in western Kentucky built around the campus.

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 940-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.57
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $10,182
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Bethel University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • McKenzie, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 35 miles from Murray

Bethel is a private Christian university affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, known for undergraduate business and education programs. The campus is set in the small town of McKenzie in western Tennessee.

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 830-1120
  • Avg GPA 3.6
  • Acceptance Rate 60%
  • Net Price $13,112
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews
  • 36 miles from Murray

A public community and technical college known for nursing, allied health, and career-technical programs. Most students commute to the main campus in Paducah in western Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,834
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The University of Tennessee Martin Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Martin, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 36 miles from Murray

UT Martin is a public university known for undergraduate agriculture, education, and business. The residential campus is in the small college town of Martin in northwest Tennessee.

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.6
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $11,955
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Hopkinsville Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 50 miles from Murray

A public community college offering associate degrees and technical programs in nursing and allied health. Most students commute to the small campus in Hopkinsville in western Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,872
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Ross College Hopkinsville Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 49 miles from Murray
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,411
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Austin Peay State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Clarksville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 54 miles from Murray

Austin Peay is a public university known for undergraduate education and nursing. The Clarksville campus is close to Fort Campbell and draws many military-connected students.

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 843-1126
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $9,882
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Shawnee Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Ullin, IL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 60 miles from Murray

Shawnee Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs in nursing and technical fields. The rural main campus sits in Ullin in far southern Illinois.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,369
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Madisonville Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Madisonville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 68 miles from Murray

Madisonville Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The campus is located in the small western Kentucky city of Madisonville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,141
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Dyersburg State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 71 miles from Murray

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health. The college serves northwest Tennessee from campuses in Dyersburg, Covington, and Trenton.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.97
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,595
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Jackson State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Jackson, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 72 miles from Murray

A community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Most students commute to the campus in Jackson.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,068
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Union University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Jackson, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 71 miles from Murray

Union is a private Christian university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and Christian studies. The residential campus sits in Jackson in West Tennessee.

#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1160-1390
  • Avg GPA 3.8
  • Acceptance Rate 60%
  • Net Price $28,452
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Lane College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Jackson, TN
  • 0.0 | 1 reviews
  • 73 miles from Murray

Lane is a private historically Black college with undergraduate programs in business, education, and criminal justice. Most students live on a compact residential campus in Jackson.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.57
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,803
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Southeastern Illinois College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harrisburg, IL
  • | 0 reviews
  • 79 miles from Murray

Southeastern Illinois College is a public community college with associate programs in nursing, allied health, and technical fields. Most students commute to the small campus in rural southern Illinois.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,781
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Southeast Missouri State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 82 miles from Murray

SEMO is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and business. The campus overlooks the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau.

#10 Best Public Universities in Missouri 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 850-1030
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 74%
  • Net Price $16,185
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Freed Hardeman University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Henderson, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 83 miles from Murray

Freed-Hardeman is a private Christian university affiliated with the Churches of Christ, known for undergraduate biblical studies, ministry, and education. The residential campus sits in the small town of Henderson in West Tennessee.

#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 952-1087
  • Avg GPA 3.75
  • Acceptance Rate 60%
  • Net Price $20,178
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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 83 miles from Murray

A private college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Students complete clinical training through the affiliated hospital in Cape Girardeau.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,390
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Nashville State Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 88 miles from Murray

Nashville State is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and information technology. Most students commute to its urban Nashville campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.91
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,892
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