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Morehead State University
Morehead, KY · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $9,912
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $47,134
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Morehead State University is a public college in Morehead, KY with 4,578 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $9,912 per year ($7,156 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,134 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,818
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,241
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Morehead State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,067
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,444
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,614
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,156
- $30–48k$6,754
- $48–75k$8,087
- $75–110k$12,988
- $110k+$17,306
Get a personal estimate with Morehead State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $47,134
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,578
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 29%
- White84%
- Hispanic3%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
Morehead State University FAQ
What is Morehead State University's acceptance rate?+
Morehead State University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Morehead State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Morehead State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,818 students applied to Morehead State University and 7,241 were admitted; 1,227 enrolled.
Does Morehead State University consider legacy status?+
No. Morehead State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Morehead State University require an essay?+
Morehead State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Morehead State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,067 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,912.
What is Morehead State University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157386 · How we use this data
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