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Morehead State University Nursing Programs

Morehead State University is a public institution located in Morehead, KY. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Morehead State University Rankings

Morehead State University has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 21	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#234 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#839 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Morehead State University?

Contact details for Morehead State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	University Blvd, Morehead, KY 40351
Phone:	6067832000
Website:	www.moreheadstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Morehead State University?

You can apply to Morehead State University online at: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions/apply/

Morehead State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Morehead State University

This is what Morehead State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Morehead State University?

Morehead State University admits 77%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% submitted ACT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Morehead State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,587	2,602	72%
Women	4,806	3,973	83%

Can I Afford Morehead State University?

The average net price after aid at Morehead State University is $10,089. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,704
In-State Fees	$320
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,660
Out-of-State Fees	$320
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,024
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,980

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at Morehead State University receive some form of financial aid (1,218 students).

Nearly 83% of students at Morehead State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,391 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,570.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Morehead State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,551 per year.

Morehead State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 853 students enrolled at Morehead State University. Morehead State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,689 undergraduate students at Morehead State University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Morehead State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	46
Black or African American	145
Hispanic	173
White	3,713
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	178
Non-Resident	75

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Morehead State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kentucky	999
Ohio	91
Indiana	13
Tennessee	11
Virginia	10

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Morehead State University Graduate Student Diversity

560 of Morehead State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Morehead State University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Morehead State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	24
Hispanic	19
White	496
Two or More Races	13
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Morehead State University

Morehead State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,349 undergraduate students at Morehead State University took at least one online class — of those, 639 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 42 students took at least one online class and 468 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Morehead State University

Morehead State University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Morehead State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.