Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Morehead State University

Morehead State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Morehead, KY, in a town setting. It enrolls about 4,578 students. The acceptance rate is 77%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,197.

77%

Acceptance

$9,793

Net price

4,578

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

77%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,793

Average net price

$10,024

In-state tuition

$14,980

Out-of-state tuition

$10,994

Room & board

$480

Books & supplies

$21,961

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$22,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$7,150

$30–48K

$7,057

$48–75K

$8,874

$75–110K

$13,341

$110K+

$15,164

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing14.3%

Business11.7%

Humanities10.4%

Education10.1%

Agriculture9.1%

Biology5.7%

Social Sciences5.7%

Engineering Tech5.1%

Visual & Performing Arts4.6%

Parks & Recreation4.1%

After Graduation

$43,197

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,131

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,768

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,578

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

84%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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