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Morehead State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kentucky

Morehead State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹14,07,101Out-of-state
Students
4,578Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

77.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 82.12%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 82.1% (7,241/8,818; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,134
Offered a place 7,052
Enrolled 1,284

18.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1003-1233
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹24,84,877 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,07,101
  • Housing₹10,32,688
  • Books & supplies₹45,087
Sticker price ₹24,84,877
After aid (average) ₹9,19,876

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,41,574
Out-of-state ₹14,07,101

Average aid awarded: ₹9,42,326 a year.

Outcomes and support

65%
Retention
52.2%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
16%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 83.7%
Multiracial 4.1%
Hispanic 3.2%
African American 3.1%
Unknown 2%
Asian 0.8%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Otherbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Systems Engineeringbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciencesbachelor
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.21%
Total Applicants9134
Admitted Applicants7052
Enrolled Applicants1284
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1003
SAT Composite 75th %1233
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,41,574
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,07,101
Average Housing Cost₹10,32,688
Books & Supplies₹45,087
Average Net Price₹9,19,876
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,42,326
Out-of-State Students16%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.08%
Asian0.76%
Hispanic3.21%
White83.7%
Multiracial4.06%
Native American0.24%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International2.86%
Unknown Race1.97%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate52.19%
Retention Rate65.01%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates4578

Contact

Street Address150 University Blvd
ZIP Code40351
Phone(800) 585-6781
Websitehttps://www.moreheadstate.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/