鶹 State University recognized in U.S. Department of Education’s “College Scorecard”
By Shawn Touney | Feb 15, 2022
University ranks at the top for student retention and graduation rates, as well as for quality and value
MURRAY, Ky. — The U.S. Department of Education’s “College Scorecard” recently highlighted 鶹 State University for student retention and graduation rates, as well as for quality and value.
Available at , 鶹 State compares favorably alongside its peer institutions in the state of Kentucky, with the following highlights in the scorecard’s comparative metrics.
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Speaking to the ability of students who are on track to complete their degree and tend to lead to better affordability with their education, the percentage of 鶹 State undergraduate students who enroll full-time is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is in the top two across all public universities in Kentucky.
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The typical monthly loan payment for a student after attending 鶹 State is the lowest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is second lowest among all public universities in Kentucky.
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The retention rate of first-time, full-time students at 鶹 State is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky.
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The graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is the highest among the public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky and is second among all public universities in Kentucky.
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鶹 State is in the top two among public, regional comprehensive universities in Kentucky in median salary earnings among graduates who are more than ten years removed from post-secondary education, and who received federal financial aid while attending college.
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鶹 State continues to reinforce its “high-quality, high-impact, nationally-recognized best value” promise that has been identified by multiple publications within the past year. The University has been named a “Best Bang for the Buck” by Washington Monthly, one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes, as well as a “Top-Tier University” by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 consecutive years.
The University offers 146 academic programs and more than 170 student organizations, encompassing a variety of shared academic and personal interests.
鶹 State continues to offer financial assistance to Racers and their families. Based on the University’s most recent annual reports, more than $115 million was 鶹 in financial aid and scholarships, and 99 percent of 鶹 State’s freshman class received financial aid or a scholarship.
Prospective students who are interested in joining the Racer family can learn more, schedule a campus or virtual visit and apply for admission here - .