Morehead State University Admissions

Morehead State University Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 86%, Morehead State University is generally open to interested students. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application (which can be completed online), high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. For complete instructions and details, be sure to visit Morehead State's admissions website. If you have any questions, you can contact the admissions office as well. 

Admissions Data (2016):

• Morehead State University Acceptance Rate: 86%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 520
  • SAT Math: 410 / 540
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • SAT score comparison for Kentucky colleges
    • Ohio Valley Conference SAT Score Comparison
  • ACT Composite: 20 / 26
  • ACT English: 20 / 26
  • ACT Math: 18 / 24
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • ACT score comparison for Kentucky colleges
    • Ohio Valley Conference ACT Score Comparison

Morehead State University Description:

Located in Morehead, Kentucky, Morehead State University is a public university whose 500-acre main campus features hiking trails and a lake. The university prides itself on its friendly environment and the close relationships between students and faculty. MSU has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and over 75% of classes have fewer than 20 students. Students can choose from over 100 clubs and organizations, and the surrounding area offers many options for outdoor recreation. MSU students come from 42 states and 35 countries. In athletics, the Morehead State University Eagles compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference. The university fields seventeen varsity sports.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 10,746 (9,752 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female
• 61% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $8,496 (in-state); $12,744 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,440 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,892
• Other Expenses: $2,450
• Total Cost: $21,278 (in-state); $25,526

Morehead State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 95%
  • Loans: 64%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,503
  • Loans: $5,884

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Agriculture, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, General Studies, Social Work, Sociology

Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 27%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 46%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Golf, Tennis, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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