What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University?

Morehead State University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Morehead State University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $9,793 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Morehead State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Morehead State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · South

Acceptance rate: 77.2%
Cost after aid: $9,793
Graduation rate: 52%

What Morehead State University says matters

How Morehead State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

CDS year: 2024-25

Very important

Academic GPA

Considered

Standardized test scores

Not considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Morehead State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission163

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
SAT: X
ACT: X
AP: X
Institutional Exam: X
State Exam (specify):: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,587
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 4,604
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 1,780
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 577
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 2,326
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 4,004
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 1,542
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 405
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 448
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 7
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 761
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 9
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 9,134
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 7,052
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,284
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 4,857
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 4,290
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,002
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,780
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,542
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 282
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,432
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,219
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 65
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: No

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 24
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
History: 1
Academic electives: 7
Visual/Performing Arts: 1

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Not Considered
Class rank: Not Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Not Considered
Recommendation(s): Not Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Not Considered
Talent/ability: Not Considered
Character/personal qualities: Not Considered
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.04
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.85
Submitting SAT Scores: 46
Submitting ACT Scores: 1,041
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 940
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,030
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,233
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 493
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 545
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 608
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 460
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 500
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 18%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 16%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 19%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 23%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 17%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 21%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 25%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 6.52
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 22.58
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 50
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 26.09
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 1.61
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 10.87
SAT Math: 600-699: 28.26
SAT Math: 500-599: 28.89
SAT Math: 400-499: 46.67
SAT Math: 300-399: 2.22
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 4.35
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 28.26
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 43.48
SAT Composite: 800-999: 35.56
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 5.34
ACT Composite: 24-29: 28.24
ACT Composite: 18-23: 49.17
ACT Composite: 12-17: 16.58
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 21%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 46%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 76%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 24%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 6.7%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 59%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 31%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 4.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 100%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 24%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 7.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 100%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 8.0%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 28%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 4.3%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 31%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.46
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 99%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Same fee: X
Free: Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Application closing date (fall): 8
Priority Date: 24
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: No
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: No

Transfer Admission38

Fall Applicants

Men: 235
Women: 380
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 787
Total: 139
Men: 241
Women: 0
Another Gender: 512
Unknown: 118
Total: 175
Men: 0
Women: 293

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Winter: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: No maximum Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: No maximum - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 15.00 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: 30 credit hours If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/\_files/files/uar/uar-115-04-military-credit.pdf X https://www.moreheadstate.edu/\_files/files/uar/uar-100-04-acceptance-of-transfer-credit-for-undergraduate- 30 credit hours American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:: 15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
Number: 30
Unit Type: credit
Number: 30
Unit Type: credit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/academics/academic-affairs/registrar/transfer-credit/military-credit

Academic Offerings and Policies24

Special Study Options

Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
Computer literacy: X
English (including composition): X
Foreign languages: X
History: X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life38

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 16%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 13%
Percent of women who join sororities: 11%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 82%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 18%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 14%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 12%
Percent of women who join sororities: 100%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 53%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 67%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 7.0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 19
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses2

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Morehead%20State%20University/NPC
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Financial Aid105

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 258
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 7,183
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 45
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 8,622
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 883
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 7,462
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 245
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 10,061
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 15
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,539
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 7
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 2,550

Reporting Year

2024-2025: 2025-2026 estimated
2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 13668098

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 9275406
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 26222
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 23889601
Total Scholarships/Grants: 7184176
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 692722
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 7499493
Athletic Awards: 91476

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 5520154
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 17270796
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 1852881
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 24735307
Total Scholarships/Grants: 10804076
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 10804076
Total Self-Help: 1603054
Parent Loans: 1551288
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 2249859

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,259
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,165
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 918
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 935
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 677
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 591
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 848
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 348
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 69%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 16095
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 10082
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3232
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2842
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 4,197
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 3,644
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,045
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,986
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,209
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,808
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,401
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,052
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 66%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 15915
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 10032
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3873
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3635
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 381
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 301
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 246
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 249
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 156
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 137
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 46
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 8
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 38%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 8278
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 6016
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3530
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3425

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 661

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 474
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 487
D. State loan programs.: 2
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 74
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 75.70
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 75.39
D. State loan programs.: 0.31
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 11.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 22284
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 18446
D. State loan programs.: 3335
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 24495

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 131
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 11,372
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 1,627,318

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 24 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred39

Diploma/Certificates

Agriculture: 19.1
Engineering technologies: 2
Liberal arts/general studies: 19.8
Military science and military technologies: 33.3
Social sciences: 100
Health professions and related programs: 59.9
Business/marketing: 3
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

Agriculture: 13
Engineering technologies: 0.6
Liberal arts/general studies: 19.8
Health professions and related programs: 64
Business/marketing: 3
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Agriculture: 6.65
Communication/journalism: 3
Computer and information sciences: 1.87
Education: 8.32
Engineering: 1
Engineering technologies: 5.93
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 1
Law/legal studies: 2
English: 2
Liberal arts/general studies: 9
Biological/life sciences: 6
Mathematics and statistics: 1.25
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 0.42
Parks and recreation: 4.16
Philosophy and religious studies: 0
Physical sciences: 1
Psychology: 3.74
Public administration and social services: 4.78
Social sciences: 6
Visual and performing arts: 5
Health professions and related programs: 8.11
Business/marketing: 14.35
History: 1
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence133

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 441
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 105
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1,051
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 1,802
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 818
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 126
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 1,555
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 2,705
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 8,258
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 533
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 8,791
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 97
Hispanic/Latino: 44
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 52
White, non-Hispanic: 995
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 4
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 55
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 56
TOTAL: 1,284
Nonresidents: 92
Hispanic/Latino: 144
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 155
White, non-Hispanic: 3,770
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 6
Asian, non-Hispanic: 31
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 176
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 163
TOTAL: 4,541
Nonresidents: 133
Hispanic/Latino: 257
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 252
White, non-Hispanic: 6,537
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 18
Asian, non-Hispanic: 79
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 315
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 784
TOTAL: 8,258

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 6
Associate degrees: 128
Bachelor's degrees: 940
Postbachelor's certificates: 0
Master's degrees: 167
Doctoral degrees – other: 12

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 563
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 174
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 440
Total: 1,126
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 563
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 140
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 423
Total: 1,126
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 143
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 42
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 214
Total: 399
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 66
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 15
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 46
Total: 127
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 13
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 12
Total: 25
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 222
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 66
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 263
Total: 551
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 39.43
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 47.14
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 62.17
Total: 48.93
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 655
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 174
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 440
Total: 1,269
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 654
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 174
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 440
Total: 1,268
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 214
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 69
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 222
Total: 505
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 70
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 12
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 46
Total: 128
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 16
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 12
Total: 32
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 300
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 85
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 280
Total: 665
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 45.87
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 48.85
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 63.64
Total: 52.44

Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 269
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 38
C. Total number who are women: 126
D. Total number who are men: 138
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 3
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 205
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 59
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 5
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 66
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 3
C. Total number who are women: 70
D. Total number who are men: 28
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 19%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 44
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 17
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 335
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 41
C. Total number who are women: 196
D. Total number who are men: 161
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 234
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 89
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 22
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 16
based on ____ students: 4,903
and ____ faculty: 290

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 237
10-19: 237
20-29: 184
30-39: 175
40-49: 133
50-99: 42
100+: 18
Total: 1
2-9: 97
10-19: 96
20-29: 112
30-39: 38
40-49: 4
50-99: 0
100+: 1
Total: 0

Source: Morehead State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Morehead State University

Morehead State University is a small public university in Morehead, KY, in a city setting.

What Morehead State University looks for

Morehead State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University?
Morehead State University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Morehead State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $9,793 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Morehead State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Morehead State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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