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Morehead State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,315
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Morehead, Kentucky, Morehead State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Morehead State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Morehead State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Morehead State is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Morehead State is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Morehead State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,462

Cost of attendance at Morehead State University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,106

Cost of attendance at Morehead State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Morehead State University received on average $10,376 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,376
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 598 50% $5,007 $2,994,281
Other Federal Grant 662 56% $6,224 $4,120,405
State Grant/Scholarships 990 83% $3,003 $2,973,383
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 854 72% $5,751 $4,911,753
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,157 97% $10,376 $12,005,541

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Morehead State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Morehead State University students is 44.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.8%.

44.8%

  • asian 71.4% 5 students
  • African American 21.2% 11 students
  • white 45.0% 584 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 10 students
  • International Students 68.8% 33 students
  • Mixed Race 48.1% 25 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pioneer Football League
  • Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Morehead State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Morehead State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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