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Morehead State University

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Town · 4,578 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, Morehead State University is a welcoming, student-centered institution best known for its exceptional focus on undergraduate research and hands-on learning. The university is internationally recognized for its distinctive Space Science Center—one of only a handful in the nation with its own 21-meter space tracking antenna—while also boasting highly regarded, top-tier programs in nursing, education, and agricultural sciences. On campus, students experience a vibrant, tight-knit community featuring Division I athletics, easy access to outdoor recreation at nearby Cave Run Lake, and small class sizes that foster strong personal mentorship from faculty.

Wikipedia:Morehead State University (MSU) is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The university began as Morehead Normal School, which opened its doors in 1887. The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, a two-year residential early college high school on the university's campus, was established in 2014.

Location
Morehead, KY, 40351 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
89 mi away
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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%
4-yr on-time completion
40%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
3%
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities140
Biology, General68
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods60
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness51
Social Work50
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing50
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other46
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General44
Business Administration, Management and Operations35
Sociology33
Special Education and Teaching32
Psychology, General29
Business/Commerce, General29
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions28
Accounting and Related Services26
Music24
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Institutional
Endowment
$71M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
80%
Avg faculty salary
$7,788/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,768
Federal loan rate
34%

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