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Campus Vibe
Mid-SizeRuralPublic
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
Campus Visits
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate82.1%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Eagles
Rankings
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)