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Morehead State University

Morehead State University is a medium, public institution located in Morehead, ky. Founded in 1887, Morehead State University offers undergraduate degrees in 93 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 4,864 undergraduates
cost $9,560 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Morehead State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Morehead State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Social Work
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,560
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,626
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $2,817
Cost of attendance* $22,603
Average financial aid package $14,481
Estimated cost $8,122 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,286
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,626
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $2,817
Cost of attendance* $27,329
Average financial aid package $14,481
Estimated cost $12,848 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Morehead State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,864, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

8,775

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
78%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Morehead State University, students love their MSU 4 Paws, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map University Blvd, Morehead, KY 40351
phone 606-783-2000
address https://moreheadstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Msu 4 paws

Collegiate farm bureau

Kappa delta sorority

Delta gamma sorority

Gamma phi beta sorority

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Morehead State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Morehead State University?

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University? 

The acceptance rate for Morehead State University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Morehead State University?

The average high school GPA for Morehead State University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Morehead State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Morehead State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $90,412.

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