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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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Morehead State University was $10,471. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Morehead State

Morehead State net price calculator

$10,471

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average $12,742
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Morehead State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,471 $2,027 (16%) $8,276 $8,959 $11,410 $14,984 $15,535
2021 $12,498 $62 $9,825 $9,870 $13,087 $16,101 $16,191
2020 $12,560 $32 $10,029 $11,086 $12,967 $15,993 $16,367
2019 $12,528 $392 (3%) $10,600 $10,698 $13,569 $16,047 $16,520
2018 $12,136 $840 (7%) $9,671 $10,892 $13,168 $15,481 $15,452
2017 $11,296 $272 (2%) $9,027 $9,869 $12,412 $14,610 $14,962
2016 $11,568 $195 (2%) $9,616 $10,198 $13,474 $14,733 $15,123
2015 $11,373 $1,254 (12%) $8,727 $8,969 $11,804 $13,894 $14,380
2014 $10,119 -- $8,774 $8,686 $11,442 $13,266 $13,893

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Morehead State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $23,984 $420 (2%) $9,462 $13,514 $1,008
2021 $23,564 $24 $9,290 $13,074 $1,200
2020 $23,540 $626 (3%) $9,290 $12,810 $1,440
2019 $22,914 $600 (3%) $9,070 $12,404 $1,440
2018 $22,314 $626 (3%) $8,950 $11,924 $1,440
2017 $21,688 $690 (3%) $8,496 $11,752 $1,440
2016 $20,998 $1,224 (6%) $8,098 $11,700 $1,200
2015 $19,774 $322 (2%) $7,866 $10,708 $1,200
2014 $19,452 $1,005 (5%) $7,498 $10,754 $1,200
2013 $18,447 -- $7,284 $9,963 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Morehead State? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,040 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Morehead State is $1,116 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Morehead State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,008.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Morehead State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,604
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,416
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,884
How much is Morehead State application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Morehead State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Morehead State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $379 $570
For out-of-state students $572 $570

Housing and Meal

Morehead State requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Morehead State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $10,040 0 3,315
2021 N/A N/A $9,810 0 2,782
2020 N/A N/A $9,490 0 3,315
2019 N/A N/A $9,730 0 3,361
2018 N/A N/A $9,436 0 3,475
2017 N/A N/A $8,892 0 3,060
2016 N/A N/A $8,420 0 3,066

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Morehead State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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