Morehead State University
PublicMorehead, KY
Morehead State University, in Morehead, KY, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,578 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $85,740/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $4,956 more per year in tuition and fees (1.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Morehead State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Morehead State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Morehead State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Morehead State University's acceptance rate?
Morehead State University in Morehead, KY admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Morehead State University cost?
Morehead State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,961 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Morehead State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Morehead State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Morehead State University?
For 2024-25, Morehead State University's published tuition and required fees were $14,980 for out-of-state students and $10,024 for in-state students -- $4,956 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Morehead State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Morehead State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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