Morehead State University

https://www.moreheadstate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,704

1.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$9,630

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.2%

9,134 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,791

53.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.4%

665 Graduates

About

Morehead State University is a higher education institution located in Rowan County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Morehead State University were General Studies (126 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (52 degrees), and Social Work (46 degrees).

In 2024, 1,304 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morehead State University. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,169 degrees), 31.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Morehead State University is $9,704, which is $−14,296 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Morehead State University is $9,704, which is $14,296 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,630.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Morehead State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,704

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Morehead State University was $9,704. The cost of tuition at Morehead State University is $−14,296 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Morehead State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,630

2024 Value

3.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Morehead State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,630. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Morehead State University grew by 3.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,431

Room and Board

$480

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Morehead State University was of $10,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $480. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Morehead State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Morehead State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.35% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Morehead State University received 9,134 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.58% annual growth. Out of those 9,134 applicants, 7,052 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.2% acceptance rate.

There were 8,791 students enrolled at Morehead State University in 2024. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Morehead State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,052

Accepted Out of 9,134

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morehead State University was 77.2% (7,052 admissions from 9,134 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.58%, while admissions declined by 2.61%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Morehead State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Morehead State University had a total enrollment of 8,791 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Morehead State University is 4,678 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,113. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Morehead State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Morehead State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.7% White, 3.73% Two or More Races, 3.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.921% Asian, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.091% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Morehead State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (33%) and Two or More Races Female (2.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.5%), followed by White Male (34.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Morehead State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,791 students. The full-time enrollment at Morehead State University is 4,678 and the part-time enrollment is 4,113. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Morehead State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Morehead State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Morehead State University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Morehead State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Morehead State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,009 enrolled students
Two or More Races
328 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
324 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Morehead State University is 79.7% White, 3.73% Two or More Races, 3.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.921% Asian, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.091% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 613 students (6.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 296 more women than men received degrees from Morehead State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morehead State University is white (1,169 degrees awarded). There were 31.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Morehead State University is General Studies (126 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (52 degrees) and Social Work (46 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morehead State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566,370 people), Secondary school teachers (548,194 people), Education administrators (289,442 people), Other managers (212,417 people), and Special education teachers (205,569 people).

The most specialized majors at Morehead State University in 2024 are Agriculture (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Education (178 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Agriculture (95 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Education (178 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,921,571 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (398,249 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (220,113 people), Computer Systems Design (165,748 people), and Construction (134,897 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Morehead State University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded
General Studies
32 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Morehead State University was Registered Nursing with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Morehead State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

504

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

800

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 504 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (800).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Morehead State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University in General Studies, which is 0.58 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.42 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Morehead State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,169 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Morehead State University is white (1,169 degrees awarded). There were 31.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (37 degrees).

1.07% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,082 degrees awarded
White Female
1,062 degrees awarded
White Female
1,060 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morehead State University is white female (1,082 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,062 degrees).

Operations

Morehead State University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.25M (4.59%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Morehead State University had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Morehead State University employs 73 Instructors, 72 Associate professors and 67 Professors. Most academics at Morehead State University are Female Instructor (40), Male Associate professor (40), and Male Professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehead State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 125 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees.

Endowment

$70.8M

2024 Endowment

14.1%

growth from 2023

Morehead State University has an endowment valued at about $70.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Morehead State University grew 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Morehead State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$51.2M

2024 Salaries

1.75%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Morehead State University paid a median of $51.2M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 1.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.44% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.09% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19.7M

Instructional Salaries

269

Number of Employees

In 2024, Morehead State University paid a total of $19.7M to 269 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehead State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 125 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees.

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