Morehead State University

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About Morehead State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Morehead State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Morehead, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,312, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,082, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,726.

Morehead, KY

$9,082

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tuition

$13,726

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

90%

Acceptance Rate Insight

90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

45%

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

57%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

87%

Unknown

2%

Black

3%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

50%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

5086

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold11% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold8% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold60% online

Master'sCheck Bold54% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

56%

State Grant Aid

83%

Institution Grant Aid

72%

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,224
State Grant Aid$3,003
Institution Grant Aid$5,751
Pell Grant Aid$4,767

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7EDUCATION.
8ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
9ENGINEERING.
10ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
11ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
12FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
13HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
14HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
15HISTORY
16HISTORY.
17LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
18LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
19MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
20MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
21PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
22PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
23PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
24PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
25PSYCHOLOGY.
26PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
27SOCIAL SCIENCES.
28VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.