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Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

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Morehead State University is a public university located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Morehead, Kentucky. We offer several face-to-face and online programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Popular programs include education, engineering technology, imaging sciences, music, nursing, and space systems engineering. We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in Kentucky and support our students with more than $15 million awarded annually in scholarships and aid.

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4,578
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
61%
 
Enrolled male students
39%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
80%
 
Adjuncts
20%
 
Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student/teacher ratio
$9,704
In-state tuition cost
$14,660
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Campus Ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • International Student Organization
  • Literary magazine
  • Marching band
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theatre
  • Opera
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Symphony orchestra
  • Television station
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • Capstone Courses and Projects
  • Internships
  • Community-Based Learning
  • Diversity and Global Learning
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Learning Communities
  • Common Intellectual Experiences
  • First-Year Seminars
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Faculty Mentors
  • Disability Services
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Veteran Services
  • Peer Mentors
  • Counseling
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College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Our academic programs consistently rank among the nation’s best for excellence and career preparation. As a student, you will have opportunities to participate in research, internships, service learning and education abroad. MSU prepares students for success in their careers, including graduate and professional schools.

PERSONALIZED ATTENTION
With a small student-faculty ratio, you receive focused personal attention from instructors intent on bringing out your full potential.

TOP-RANKED PROGRAMS
Want to know what sets Morehead State apart? Our in-person and online programs earn national recognition. MSU’s veterinary technology program is the best in Kentucky and 8th in the nation and our online MBA program was named one of the best in the country by Forbes.

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 259 | 10-19: 225 | 20-29: 222
30-39: 76 | 40-49: 42 | 50-99: 10 | 100+: 1

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latine: 3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 84%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research

Vibrant Communities

SCHOOL LOCATION
MSU is located in Morehead, KY (Rowan County) at Exit 137 on Interstate 64. Downtown Morehead is on the National Register of Historic Places, and we’re a short drive from Cave Run Lake and Eagle Trace Golf Course.

ATHLETICS
Morehead State University is an NCAA member Division I, DI FCS subdivision, with Ohio Valley Conference.

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 82%
Undergraduates: 33%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Special housing for international students
Living-learning communities
Limited housing for agriculture students at University Farm

Successful Outcomes

CAREER SERVICES
MSU helps you achieve your goals with these services: 

  • Advising 
  • Career and professional school planning 
  • Career research and job fairs 
  • Internship placement 
  • Hands-on laboratory and learning environments 
  • Tutoring 
  • Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Academic GPA

Considered
Standardized test scores

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1003 | 75th Percentile: 1233
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 493 | 75th Percentile: 608
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 510 | 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 24
ACT English
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Science
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 24
ACT Reading
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 28

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,704
Tuition (out-of-state): $14,660
Tuition (nonresident aliens): $24,580
Fees: $320
Room: $4,800
Board: $4,820

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Contact Morehead State University

Contact Admissions

www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions
(606) 783-2000
admissions@moreheadstate.edu

Campus Location

150 University Blvd.
Morehead, KY 40351

1-800-585-6781

Find MSU Online

www.moreheadstate.edu

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