Morehead State University
Morehead State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in Morehead town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,580 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,346 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 969 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students10,580 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 38 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 54 |
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University of Kentucky
59 miles away |
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University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
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Mingo County Vocational Center
76 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1930 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/1982 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1991 - 12/31/2008 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 855 to 1035 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $374/credit | |
| In State Students | $374/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $561/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $579/credit | |
| In State Students | $579/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $579/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,830 | $16,830 | $25,245 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,180 | $26,180 | $39,270 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,750 | $46,750 | $70,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,950 | $28,950 | $28,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Morehead State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 48% | $4,473 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $500 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $2,541 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $5,685 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,540 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $8,351 |
$12,136
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,671 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,892 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,168 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,481 |
| Over $110,000$15,452 |
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Student Population
9,661
Undergrads
919
Graduates
6,360
Women
4,220
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
90% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
