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Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

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Ranks 8th in Kentucky and 572nd overall
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Morehead State University Introduction

Also known as MSU, Morehead State University is a public, co-educational university 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 Morehead Normal School and received university status in 1966. 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.”

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Morehead State University Academics

Morehead State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, baccalaureate’s, master’s, and specialist degrees. It also has several other discipline-based accreditations such as American Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of Industrial Technology, and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. MSU offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in a number of fields. Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including art, English, business, education, agricultural sciences, physical sciences, and several pre-professional programs.

The University offers master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as education, art, English, psychology, sociology, music, industrial technology, and health, physical education and sports sciences, among others. 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.

The academic departments at MSU 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.

Schools and Colleges:

The University is composed of four different academic divisions: 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.

MSU Online:

Morehead State also offers online degree programs for students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree online. The various online programs include Bachelor of Science Nursing – RN-BSN Program, Bachelor of Science – Leadership in Medical Imaging, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Education – Adult & Higher Education, and Master of Science in Information Systems. It also offers several online certificate programs to the students.

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Morehead State University Admissions

Students seeking admission to Morehead State must submit their completed application form along with official transcripts. Applicants are also required to send their ACT or SAT scores. Transferring to the institute is fairly easy. Transfer students must send the official transcripts from all the previous institutes.

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Financial Aid

Morehead State believes in providing equal educational benefits to all in the form of financial aid programs. The types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, student loans, student employment and others. All applicants must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The grants offered at Morehead State include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), College Access Program Grant (CAP), Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant, and TEACH Grant.

Loans are the type of financial aid that must be returned with interest. They include Stafford Loans, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Federal Perkins Loan, and Alternative Loan. The University also offers work-study programs to enable students to meet their educational expenses.

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Student Financial Aid Details

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Morehead State University Students

Student life at Morehead State is vibrant and fun. The student organizations include academic and honor groups, fraternities and sororities, religious organizations, political organizations, and recreational sports clubs. The Student Government Association acts like the voice of the students, helping them make the most of their university life. The student organizations include Academic Honors Student Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA), Eagles Exercise Science Club, and Future Managers Society. There is a strong Greek presence in Morehead State University. Students can participate in the various Greek organizations on the campus. The fraternities and sororities include Kappa Delta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, and Kappa Alpha Psi.

Campus Facilities:

The Morehead State University Library offers electronic catalogs and online databases, in addition to physical volumes stored on site. It also is part of the Kentucky virtual library, which maintains digital archives throughout the state of Kentucky. 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.

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. The residence halls are all equipped with modern amenities for the convenience of the students. They include Alumni Tower, Butler Hall, Cartmell Hall, Cooper Hall, Eagle Lake Apartments, East Mignon Hall, Fields Hall, Gilley Apartments, and West Mignon Hall.

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Athletics

Morehead State University’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams that participate in diverse sports. The University is a charter member of the Ohio Valley Conference in NCAA Division I and sponsors over 15 intercollegiate sports for men and women. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Eagles. The colors are Blue and Gold.

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Alumni

  • Chuck Woolery, notable American game show host
  • Walt Terrell, eminent former MLB pitcher
  • Liz Johnson, eminent American professional bowler
  • Marsha Griffith, former Miss Kentucky

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Morehead State University Additional School Information

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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Bibliography

  • Morehead State University. 2011.
  • Morehead State University: Morehead State Eagles Football Coaches, Morehead State Eagles Men’s Basketball Coaches. General Books LLC, 2010. Print.

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Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 1st in Kentucky and 134th overall on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Morehead, KY 40351
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population20,189 (5,270 urban / 14,919 rural)
Households7,096 (2.40 people per house)
Median Household Income$28,691
Families4,695 (2.92 people per family)
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Joan McGibney West 8 months ago Joan McGibney West


I have recently published a novel, Glory in the Flower by Jody McGibney, after a career as Professor of English Studies, emerita at Harrisburg Area Community College The Gettysburg Campus. I also taught as an adjunct at Messiah College and Shippensburg University in PA. The novel's first nine chapters are set at MSU, my undergraduate alma mater, from which I graduated in 1970. Attached please find the information about the novel, which is available online at amazon.com. I can send a bio, book synopsis and copy of the book cover, If the Alumni Office might be interested in putting it in Morehead Statement. Thank you.

Neal Hawkins over 4 years ago Neal Hawkins


Morehead State University has a regional center in Prestonsburg not Prestons Burke.

FRAN LAMBERT about 5 years ago FRAN LAMBERT


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

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