At a glance
Average net price
$9,793
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
52.2%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
4,578
In-state tuition
$10,024
Out-of-state tuition
$14,980
Cost of attendance
$21,961
Median earnings (10y)
$43,197
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 65.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), social sciences (20%), health (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health16%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services12%
- Health professions15.8%~723 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.3%~653 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business12.6%~575 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture8.4%~384 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education7.2%~331 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.2%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.6%~211 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~190 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology3.3%~149 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.2%~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.9%~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.7%~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.9%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.2%~8 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 271 | $27,420 | $28,902 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 123 | $27,471 | $19,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 117 | $31,000 | $25,292 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 117 | $29,341 | $25,946 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 112 | $57,164 | $29,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 110 | $56,482 | $30,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 105 | $27,189 | $32,002 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $55,465 | $28,396 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 78 | $28,685 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 77 | $32,308 | $26,878 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $21,197 | $23,420 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 68 | $41,580 | $23,769 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 62 | $36,805 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 62 | $32,681 | $25,558 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 61 | $57,855 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 60 | — | $22,575 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 59 | $34,707 | $27,440 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $33,832 | $25,903 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 58 | $57,256 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $25,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 52 | $40,028 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 44 | $29,740 | $24,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 42 | $23,469 | $24,857 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | $25,940 | $26,230 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 38 | $39,537 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 36 | $32,274 | $29,225 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Graduate certificate | 35 | $53,198 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 34 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | $21,505 | $25,000 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $43,023 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 28 | $34,335 | $25,900 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 24 | $35,684 | $24,218 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Morehead State University
Morehead State University is a mid-sized institution located in Morehead, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,578 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Morehead State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,793 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,024 for in-state students and $14,980 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,961 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 52.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 65.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,197 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Morehead State University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Morehead State University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Morehead, Kentucky (town), Morehead State University draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Morehead State University
Q.How much does Morehead State University cost?
The average net price at Morehead State University is $9,793 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,961.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Morehead State University?
Morehead State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 52.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Morehead State University?
Morehead State University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Morehead State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Morehead State University graduate earns $43,197 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Morehead State University?
Published tuition is $10,024 in-state and $14,980 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Morehead State University located?
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky (ZIP 40351).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Morehead State University at their official website.