Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,197 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,089.
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Varsity Sports — Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university began as Morehead Normal School, which opened its doors in 1887.
- •One student appeared on the first day of class in October 1887, in a little, rented cottage where the Adron Doran University Center now stands.
- •The private school closed in the spring of 1922 when the Kentucky General Assembly established Morehead State Normal School.
- •The state institution accepted its first students in the fall of 1923, and graduated its first class in 1927.
- •Morgan assumed office as the 14th president on July 1, 2017.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,705
Programs (93)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
30
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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