Morehead State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2718 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #771 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #706 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #561 of 1,020 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 8,258
- Graduates
- 533
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- moreheadstate.edu
Morehead State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Morehead State University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 83% |
| Applicants | 9,134 | 3,587 | 4,806 |
| Admissions | 7,052 | 2,602 | 3,973 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,267 | 506 | 761 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 5 | 12 |
3,391 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,107 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7009 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 613 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 328 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 324 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 275 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 135 (2%) |
| Asian | 81 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,976
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,704 | $10,260 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,704 | $10,260 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,660 | $10,260 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | $252 |
| Fee in-state | $320 | $252 |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 | $252 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,995 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,994 |
Morehead State University majors
Morehead State University has granted 940 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 162 master's across 24 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morehead State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 32 | 126 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | 52 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 24 | 26 | ||
| Social Work | 46 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 27 | 18 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | 44 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 43 | 1 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 | 12 | ||
| Sociology, General | 34 | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 37 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | |||
| Psychology, General | 36 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 35 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 26 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | 1 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 19 | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 13 | |||
| Veterinary Sciences & Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |||
| Music, General | 12 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | |||
| Legal Studies | 11 | |||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 3 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Neuroscience | 3 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Music, Other | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Systems Engineering | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 162 | 940 | 162 | 12 |
Morehead State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morehead State University has published 2,214 scientific papers with 36,834 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12 | 97 |
| 1994 | 19 | 69 |
| 1995 | 26 | 96 |
| 1996 | 24 | 116 |
| 1997 | 25 | 126 |
| 1998 | 25 | 129 |
| 1999 | 30 | 147 |
| 2000 | 38 | 215 |
| 2001 | 36 | 195 |
| 2002 | 47 | 217 |
| 2003 | 42 | 226 |
| 2004 | 36 | 258 |
| 2005 | 49 | 289 |
| 2006 | 40 | 406 |
| 2007 | 57 | 513 |
| 2008 | 58 | 612 |
| 2009 | 53 | 771 |
| 2010 | 90 | 869 |
| 2011 | 86 | 1045 |
| 2012 | 70 | 1117 |
| 2013 | 69 | 1333 |
| 2014 | 69 | 1383 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1482 |
| 2016 | 94 | 1873 |
| 2017 | 95 | 1911 |
| 2018 | 88 | 2227 |
| 2019 | 88 | 2419 |
| 2020 | 127 | 2690 |
| 2021 | 100 | 2934 |
| 2022 | 86 | 2827 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2846 |
| 2024 | 88 | 2618 |
| 2025 | 54 | 2314 |
Morehead State University alumni
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Steve Kazee
- Occupations
- singeractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Steven Michael Kazee is an American actor and singer. He is best known for starring as Guy in the musical Once for which he was awarded the 2012 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. Kazee began his professional acting career in the mid-2000s, and from 2005 until 2013 acted in a series of Broadway productions including Spamalot, 110 in the Shade, and Once. Following the success of Once, Kazee acted on multiple television series, most notably playing Gus Pfender in the fifth season of Shameless. Kazee returned to theater in 2018, starring as Edward in the Chicago tryout of Pretty Woman: The Musical.
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Phil Simms
- Occupations
- sports commentatorAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Phillip Martin Simms is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the New York Giants. After playing college football for the Morehead State Eagles, Simms was selected in the first round by the Giants as the seventh overall pick in the 1979 NFL draft. Simms was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XXI, after he led the Giants to a 39–20 win over the Denver Broncos and set the record for highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl, completing 22 of 25 passes (88%), as well as the highest passer rating in a Super Bowl at 150.9; both of these records still stand. He was also named to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.
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Kenneth Faried
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Kenneth Bernard Faried Lewis is an American professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basketball League and the EuroLeague. Known as "the Manimal" due to his hustle on the court, he attended Morehead State University for four years, twice being named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He finished his collegiate career as the NCAA all-time leading rebounder in the post-1973 era with 1,673 rebounds, although he was surpassed by Armando Bacot in 2024. He was selected 22nd overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
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Steve Inskeep
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Steven Alan Inskeep is an American journalist who is currently one of the four rotating hosts of Morning Edition and Up First on National Public Radio. Before being a host of Morning Edition, Inskeep covered the Pentagon, the 2000 presidential campaign of George W. Bush, the U.S. Senate, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and was host of Weekend All Things Considered.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Lux. |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 818 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Blvd Morehead, Kentucky, 40351 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 6067832000 |