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Morehead State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 845th overall and 11th in Kentucky
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
77.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,600 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1090 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / 62% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,958 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Morehead, KY 40351
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,189 (5,270 urban / 14,919 rural) |
| Households | 7,096 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 4,695 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 371 |
| Pop. — Asian | 233 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 136 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,546 |
| Pop. — Other | 99 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 113th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.11 |
| Forcible rape | 1 | 0.11 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 2 | 0.22 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.57 |
| Larceny-theft | 49 | 5.51 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0.11 |
| Property crime | 64 | 7.19 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Morehead State University?
Ranks 1452nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,280 | $5,280 | $13,340 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $220 | $220 | $560 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,730 | $5,730 | $14,550 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $320 | $320 | $810 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,600 | $13,600 | $21,660 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $6,180 | $6,180 | $14,240 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,180 | $6,180 | $14,240 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,320  $5,280 |
$4,320  $5,280 |
$11,480  $13,340 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,830  $5,620 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,200  $1,800 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,757 (2,011 male / 2,746 female) |
| Admitted | 3,300 (1,401 male / 1,899 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,306 (579 male / 727 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,272 (567 male / 705 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 34 (12 male / 22 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,958 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Morehead State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Morehead State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Pioneer Football League |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 696th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 23 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 913th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 560 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 870 / 1090 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,777 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Morehead State University Ranks 3329th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,189 | 630 |  48% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,076 | 1,035 |  79% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,003 | 489 |  37% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,476 | 687 |  52% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,287 |  98% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Morehead State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 33 | 19 | 52 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 153 | 139 | 292 |
Hispanic | 23 | 37 | 60 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 22 | 34 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 | 22 | 35 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,088 | 5,397 | 8,485 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 3,322 | 5,636 | 8,958 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Morehead State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 23 | 26 | 49 |
Hispanic | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 5 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 9 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 594 | 803 | 1,397 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 624 | 849 | 1,473 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Morehead State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 103 | 161 | |
| 9 | 142 | 151 | |
| 29 | 72 | 101 | |
| 9 | 64 | 73 | |
| 9 | 57 | 66 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Morehead State University Ranks 1802nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $51,485 ($54,143 male / $48,377 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 384 (207 male / 177 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 143 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $6,413,006 |
Morehead State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university located in Morehead, Kentucky in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, midway between Lexington, Kentucky and Huntington, West Virginia. Nearly 80 degree programs are available on the two-year, four-year and graduate levels through four colleges (Caudill College of Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Science and Technology) and the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy. MSU supports its missions of teaching, applied research and public service through an annual budget of more than $92 million. MSU has claimed the state’s best computer-student ratio in its computer laboratories, as well as requiring students to purchase approved laptops and the campus is ranked among the safest in the nation.
Morehead State University History
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky. There are regional centers in Ashland, Jackson, Prestonsburg, and West Liberty, and other instructional sites in the state. It was founded in 1887 as a normal school and received university status in 1966. The University now awards associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
Morehead State University defines its mission as “to offer quality higher education opportunities and training and a collegial environment of open inquiry and educational interaction.”
Morehead State first opened in 1887, when only one student was present for classes. The Morehead Normal School had only one classroom at the time. The church-sponsored school was run by its famous President, Frank Button, and his widowed mother who governed the church-sponsored school until it came under state control in 1922.
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Morehead State University Academics
The University is composed of four different colleges: the College of Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Science and Technology. Degree programs are also available through the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including art, English, business, education, agricultural sciences, physical sciences, and several preprofessional programs.
Master’s degrees are awarded in education, art, English, psychology, sociology, music, industrial technology, and health, physical education and sports sciences, among others, with a total of thirteen programs. An educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree is also offered. Additionally, the University offers certification and certificate programs in various areas of Education. The University does not award any doctoral degrees itself, but it does take part in a cooperative doctoral program with the University of Kentucky, where students can take coursework at Morehead State University.
Morehead State offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in a number of fields. Academic departments include Art; Communication & Theatre; English, Foreign Languages & Philosophy; Geography, Government & History; Military Science; Music; and Sociology, Social Work & Criminology. The most numerous degree options are offered in the areas of agricultural science, mathematics, and industrial technology.
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Morehead State University Unique Programs
The Bachelor of University Studies degree program allows students to obtain a degree without a major or minor. Students must complete 128 core curriculum course credit hours, earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and complete 48 hours of general education courses.
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Morehead State University Financial Aid
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $3840 in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Morehead State relies on the federal (FAFSA) methodology for calculating student need, family contribution, etc. The financial aid office provides access to grants, loans, work study programs, and scholarship opportunities for students who qualify. Services include loan entrance counseling, loan exit counseling, loan locators, and Federal Perkins Loan information.
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Morehead State University Students
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Morehead State University has a folk art center, a greenhouse, a swim center, and an auditorium. The University also maintains a radio telescope for astronomical research.
The Morehead State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. It also is part of the Kentucky virtual library, which maintains digital archives throughout the state of Kentucky.
Eighteen different residence halls are available to MSU students at various points of their academic career. Undergraduates have a number of options, including Alumni Hall, or various other gender-specific or co-ed dormitories. Student organizations include academic and honor groups, fraternities and sororities, religious organizations, political organizations, and recreational sports clubs.
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Morehead State University Local Community
Morehead, Kentucky is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are many outdoor recreational areas nearby.
Morehead is synonymous with Cave Run Lake, which is the center of much of the area’s recreation and entertainment. Fishing, boating, and swimming are favorite pastimes for the local community. Camping, golfing, and horseback riding facilities are also available. For the more “extreme” adventurer, there are the White Sulfur ATV Trails.
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over 2 years ago
Neal Hawkins nhawki ((at)) prodigy dot net
Morehead State University has a regional center in Prestonsburg not Prestons Burke.
over 2 years ago
FRAN LAMBERT franhallins ((at)) cfl dot rr dot com
I am interested in information about the land that was donated for the college. I was told that my great grandfather donated the land and any of his ancestors could attend school free. My relatives were riley or willis. It was to be written in the land deed doc's. Do you have a web site that I could look into this? Thanks for any help you could give. Fran Lambert