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Morehead State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MOREHEAD, KY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Morehead State is a public university located in Morehead, Kentucky. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,778 undergraduate students. The Morehead State acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Radiation Therapy. Graduating 45% of students, Morehead State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,200.

About

UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOREHEAD, KY 40351
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Pioneer Football League

Morehead State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

MSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1220
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
No data available  
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$10,471 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,376 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 58 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 67 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    43%
  • On Campus
    47%
  • Online
    11%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,778 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,534
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 46 responses
  • Dedicated
    37%
  • Individualized
    28%
  • Hard-working
    17%
  • Here
    15%
  • Here to have fun
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 90 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 101 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 50 responses
  • Small town, big heart.
    86%
  • Much More Boring
    10%
  • Home away from home
    2%
  • Underrated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 44 responses

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