Morehead State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,518

3.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,017

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.1%

8,818 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,618

54.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.3%

582 Graduates

About

Morehead State University is a higher education institution located in Rowan County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Morehead State University were General Studies (140 degrees awarded), General Biomedical Sciences (51 degrees), and Social Work (50 degrees).

In 2023, 1,351 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morehead State University. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,214 degrees), 25.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Morehead State University is $9,518, which is $−15,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Morehead State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,988 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Morehead State University is $9,518, which is $15,057 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,017.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Morehead State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,518

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Morehead State University was $9,518. The cost of tuition at Morehead State University is $−15,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Morehead State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,017

2023 Value

8.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Morehead State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,017. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Morehead State University grew by 8.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,687

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Morehead State University was of $10,687 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.88% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Morehead State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Morehead State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.94% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Morehead State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1988 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Morehead State University received 8,818 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 8,818 applicants, 7,241 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.1% acceptance rate.

There were 8,618 students enrolled at Morehead State University in 2023.

Morehead State University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,241

Accepted Out of 8,818

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morehead State University was 82.1% (7,241 admissions from 8,818 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.5%, while admissions grew by 9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Morehead State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Morehead State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Morehead State University had a total enrollment of 8,618 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Morehead State University is 4,682 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,936. This means that 54.3% of students enrolled at Morehead State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Morehead State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.6% White, 3.3% Two or More Races, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Black or African American, 0.951% Asian, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0696% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Morehead State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.7%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Two or More Races Female (2.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.7%), followed by White Male (38.4%) and Black or African American Male (6.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Morehead State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,618 students. The full-time enrollment at Morehead State University is 4,682 and the part-time enrollment is 3,936. This means that 54.3% of students enrolled at Morehead State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Morehead State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Morehead State University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Morehead State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Morehead State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,122 enrolled students
Two or More Races
284 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
278 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Morehead State University is 82.6% White, 3.3% Two or More Races, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Black or African American, 0.951% Asian, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0696% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 498 students (5.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 327 more women than men received degrees from Morehead State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morehead State University is white (1,214 degrees awarded). There were 25.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Morehead State University is General Studies (140 degrees awarded), followed by General Biomedical Sciences (51 degrees) and Social Work (50 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morehead State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,491,375 people), Secondary school teachers (492,741 people), Education administrators (262,652 people), Special education teachers (202,729 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (185,365 people).

The most specialized majors at Morehead State University in 2023 are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Education (223 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Education (223 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morehead State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Morehead State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
140 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Social Work
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Morehead State University was General Studies with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Morehead State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

512

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

839

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 512 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University, which is 0.61 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (839).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Morehead State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University in General Studies, which is 0.758 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Morehead State University in General Studies, which is 1.32 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Morehead State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Morehead State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.172% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,214 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Morehead State University is white (1,214 degrees awarded). There were 25.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

0.74% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
759 degrees awarded
White Male
455 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morehead State University is white female (759 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (455 degrees).

Operations

Morehead State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.74M (2.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Morehead State University had a total salary expenditure of 154M. Morehead State University employs 76 Instructors, 76 Associate professors and 74 Professors. Most academics at Morehead State University are Male Associate professor (44), Female Instructor (42), and Male Professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehead State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 71 employees.

Endowment

$62.1M

2023 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2022

Morehead State University has an endowment valued at about $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Morehead State University grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Morehead State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.4M

2023 Salaries

2.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Morehead State University paid a median of $50.4M in salaries, which represents 32.7% of their overall expenditure ($154M) and a 2.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.09% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.4M

Instructional Salaries

287

Number of Employees

In 2023, Morehead State University paid a total of $20.4M to 287 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Morehead State University were Instructor with 76 employees, Associate professor with 76 employees, and Professor with 74 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morehead State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Morehead State University was Male Associate professor with 44 employees, Female Instructor with 42 employees, and Male Professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Morehead State University.

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