Morehead State University: Review & Facts

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Morehead State University is a medium four-year, public school with 8,810 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1887 and is the only school located in Morehead, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Morehead State University.

Majors
Offered
70
Morehead State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, General Studies, Medical, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Morehead State University is relatively low at 68% (close to Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Morehead State University is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Morehead State University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are slightly high, $14,000 per year. The additional fees at Morehead State University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; which comes to $14,400 a year.

Read the details about Morehead State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 7,911 applications were submitted and 6,643 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Morehead State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Morehead State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Morehead State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Morehead State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Morehead State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Morehead State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Morehead State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Morehead State University
University Blvd
Morehead, Kentucky
40351, USA
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