Morehead State University

Non-profit
Private
Regional
Morehead State University is a comprehensive public university situated in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County. Regional campuses in Ashland, Mt. Sterling, and Prestonsburg -- along with extensive online programs -- expand the school's academics to more than 10,000 learners. MSU's distance education environment is designed to support working adults. Online students receive access to the same academic and technical services provided to on-campus learners. MSU offers eight online undergraduate programs, 20 online graduate programs, seven certificate/endorsement programs, and two special programs: a post-baccalaureate certificate in special education and a post-licensure BSN program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis before the start of each semester. Undergraduates must supply test scores and official transcripts. Graduate admission requirements vary. Out-of-state students enrolled exclusively in online courses pay in-state tuition rates.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Considered (not required)
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
5
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
6
Education
7
English Language And Literature/Letters
8
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
9
Health Professions And Related Programs
10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
11
Mathematics And Statistics
12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
13
Natural Resources And Conservation
14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
15
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
16
Psychology
17
Security And Protective Services