Morehead State University
Acceptance
77%
In-State
$10,024
Grad Rate (4yr)
40%
Retention
65%
Earnings
$43,197
AI Overview
Nestled in Kentucky's Appalachian foothills, Morehead State University excels in hands-on programs like agriculture, veterinary sciences, and animal health technology—ideal for students seeking direct career preparation. The campus fosters a close-knit, supportive environment where first-generation college students and those from rural backgrounds particularly flourish. With an 82% acceptance rate and strong emphasis on experiential learning, MSU stands out for its nationally recognized Space Science Center, offering undergraduates rare access to NASA research partnerships and satellite tracking facilities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$10,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,980
Room & Board
$10,994
Average Net Price
$9,793
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Federal Loans
34%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$43,197Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,250Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
50 graduates
$85,740
4 yrs after graduation
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
28 graduates
$76,850
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
44 graduates
$76,568
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
68 graduates
$65,624
4 yrs after graduation
Physics
10 graduates
$62,865
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
35 graduates
$55,282
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
18 graduates
$51,805
4 yrs after graduation
Sociology
33 graduates
$50,331
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
29 graduates
$50,191
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
26 graduates
$50,125
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
60+ programsAnd 48 more programs available
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