Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Morehead State University reported a 82.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Morehead State University is a public 4-year institution in Morehead, KY. The historical average net price is $9,793 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

8,818 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$9,793

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

65.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

4,578

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Morehead State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,150
$30,001 – $48,000$7,057
$48,001 – $75,000$8,874
$75,001 – $110,000$13,341
$110,000+$15,164

Top Majors at Morehead State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing138
Liberal Arts & General Studies126
Education80
Health Professions78
Agriculture & Natural Resources62
Engineering Technologies57
Biological & Biomedical Sciences53
Social Sciences47
Public Administration & Social Services46
Visual & Performing Arts43

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About Morehead State University

Official website: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Morehead State University

What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University?

Morehead State University reported a 82% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,818. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Morehead State University?

The historical 82% acceptance rate suggests Morehead State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Morehead State University?

The stored historical average net price at Morehead State University is $9,793 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,802 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Morehead State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Morehead State University is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 65%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Morehead State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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