Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,706
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,942
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,920
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,780
Net price (after aid)$10,089
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,561
$30k – $48k$7,152
$48k – $75k$9,920
$75k – $110k$13,796
$110k+$14,197
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,197
Median debt at graduation$22,250
Est. monthly loan payment$236
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$10.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$14.7k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$14.7k
below avg
Net price
$10.1k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$22.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
HistoryEnglish Literature
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-Law
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
862 - 1090
ACT range
15 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Morehead State University
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- Where is Morehead State University located?
- Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University is a public university based in KY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Morehead State University is approximately 82%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,838 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,249 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Morehead State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Morehead State University.
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