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Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,131

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

48%

Annual Tuition

$9,838

At a Glance

Total Students

4,689

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$22,250

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Morehead State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 82.1%. The university has a student body of 4,689. The in-state tuition is $9,838. The median debt for students is $22,250, and 34.3% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 47.5%, and the retention rate is 69.5%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,904. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $37,131, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,197.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$37k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 79% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Morehead State University alumni earn a median of $37,904. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $37,131, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $43,197. The median debt for students is $22,250, and 34.3% of students receive financial aid.

Morehead State University has a 47.5% graduation rate and a 69.5% retention rate. The university has an 82.1% acceptance rate. The total student population is 4,689. In-state tuition costs $9,838.

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Campus Location

Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead, KY 40351

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morehead State University has an acceptance rate of 82.1%.