Morehead State University
Morehead, KY · Town · 4,578 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Morehead, KY, 40351 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
89 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,961
Out-of-state COA
$26,917
Avg net price
$9,793
Room & board
$10,994
In-state tuition
$10,024
Out-of-state tuition
$14,980
Books & supplies
$480/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,150
$30–48k
$7,057
$48–75k
$8,874
$75–110k
$13,341
$110k+
$15,164
Admissions
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
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Essay Requirements
Morehead State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
3%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,131
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,197
Median debt
$22,250
Monthly loan payment
$236
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250–$26,423
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,396
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$35,407
Independent students
22%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,131
10 years after entry
$43,197
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Institutional
Endowment
$71M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
80%
Avg faculty salary
$7,788/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,768
Federal loan rate
34%
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