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Morehead State University
Morehead, KYPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Morehead State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Morehead, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,399
Earnings 5yr: $78,650
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,148
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,740
Earnings 5yr: $73,339
Debt: $29,000
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,181
Earnings 5yr: $56,225
Debt: $22,580
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,850
Earnings 5yr: $71,986
Debt: $26,000
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,568
Earnings 5yr: $75,498
Debt: $28,396
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,065
Earnings 5yr: $67,669
Debt: $30,000
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $70,924
Earnings 5yr: $68,655
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,127
Earnings 5yr: $66,333
Debt: $23,769
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,624
Earnings 5yr: $63,399
Debt: $19,250
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,736
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,282
Earnings 5yr: $56,811
Debt: $25,558
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,214
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,758
Earnings 5yr: $48,167
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,805
Earnings 5yr: $76,360
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,331
Earnings 5yr: $39,101
Debt: $25,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,191
Earnings 5yr: $52,725
Debt: $25,903
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,125
Earnings 5yr: $55,484
Debt: $27,440
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,340
Earnings 5yr: $51,730
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,793
In-State Tuition$10,024
Out-of-State Tuition$14,980
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,131
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,197
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,705
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$48,214
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