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Murray State University

Murray State University is a mid‑sized public university in Murray, Kentucky, known for strong programs in business, education, nursing, engineering, and the liberal arts plus a traditional campus feel and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the small‑town setting, hands‑on learning, active Greek life, and close community where professors know students by name.

State

Kentucky

Student Population

11,500

Acceptance Rate

68–84%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1050–1200

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, education, engineering, biology

“Murray State feels like a friendly, small‑town campus in Kentucky where you can study in strong education and business programs, join lots of organizations and sports events, and still be close to outdoor areas, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the close community and class‑sized feel made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,900 / $19,836

Conference

Missouri Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.2

Avg Women's Scores

76.8

Men's Team Notes

Racers men tied program record with 269 at Grover Page Classic on Ridgeway Country Club, vaulting to first. Strong finishes at Murray State Invitational on Miller Memorial Golf Course and Audubon Golf Course (150 low round) fueled birdie barrages amid Midwest winds and consistent par-4 scoring.

Women's Team Notes

Murray State women posted 307.3 adjusted average across 24 rounds at Jan Weaver Invitational on Eagle Trace Golf Club and OVC Championship. Resilient par saves at APSU Intercollegiate on Hopkinsville Golf & Country Club drove top-10s through team depth, birdie opportunities, and steady play on regional layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jacob Miller

Women's Coach

Philip Nelson

Men's Email

jmiller134@murraystate.edu

Women's Email

pnelson5@murraystate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jacob Miller serves as head men's golf coach at Murray State, leading the Racers in Missouri Valley Conference play with a focus on competitive scheduling like the Gulf Coast Collegiate. His program emphasizes player development and postseason contention from the Murray, Kentucky campus.

Women's Coach Bio

Philip Nelson heads Murray State's women's golf program in the Missouri Valley Conference, reachable at (270) 809-5408. He directs team operations and recruiting for MVC tournaments, building on the Racers' tradition of conference success.

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