Overview

Morehead State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Morehead, KY, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 150 University Blvd
Morehead, KY  40351
United States

Contact Ms. Holly Pollock
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@moreheadstate.edu
Phone: 606-783-2000
Fax: 606-783-5038

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Agriculture, General
Veterinary Sciences/veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Veterinary Sciences/veterinary Clinical Sciences
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,911

Applied

6,643

Accepted

8,218

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,313

Females Applied

4,509

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,598

Males Applied

2,134

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,518

In-state

14,386

Out-of-state

9,518

In-district

Fees

320

Full-time student fees

8,942

Room & board

5,700

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

14,622

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,182

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,878

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,430

Avg. Loan Aid

7,574

Avg. Grant Aid

8,863

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,218

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.75%
Black or African American	3.37%
White or Caucasian	87.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	0.78%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.37%
Other	1.4%

Gender

Male (38.6%)

Female (61.4%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Eagle Fest (New Student Days activity), New Student Days Hypnotist and Winter Holiday Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
MSU 4 Paws, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Kappa Delta Sorority, Delta Gamma Sorority and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
LiveSafe app--a two-way communication safety app between students and University Police

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports			No
Football	No	Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading			No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports			No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1	No
Sand Volleyball		Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No

Faculty

388

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 294

Part-time - 94

Male - 185

Female - 203