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Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky 40351

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,197 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,089.

Established
1887
Motto
Lux
Mascot
Beaker
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks (for football
Division
Division I

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,689Students
14:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$43,197Earnings 10yr
$10,089Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Morehead State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,838
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,706
Room & Board$8,942
Books & Supplies$480
Total Cost of Attendance$22,758
Average Net Price$10,089
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,561
$30–48K$7,152
$48–75K$9,920
$75–110K$13,796
$110K+$14,197

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,089

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,705

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,689
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.7%
Freshman Retention69.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,131
8 Years$40,571
10 Years$43,197

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,300
Men
$42,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#27

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Eagles

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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