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Morehead State University is a public university established in 1887. It was initially founded as the Morehead Normal School, but having gradually broadened its mission over the years, it was renamed the Morehead State University in 1968. The college enrolls over 7,000 undergraduates and more than 1,000 postgraduates every year. There are over 70 degree programs on the 2-year, 4-year and graduate levels. Classes are held in 4 colleges:
Morehead State University sponsors more than 15 intercollegiate sports for men and women. The athletics teams are known as the Eagles, with official colors of blue and gold. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, rifling, tennis and track, while the women’s teams play basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.
Morehead State is in Morehead, Kentucky. Morehead is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Morehead State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Morehead State include fine arts and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Morehead State scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 560 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 9,003 students study at Morehead State (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Division I-AA Independents and Ohio Valley Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Morehead State University
University Blvd
Morehead, KY 40351
General Phone: (606) 783-2221
Admissions Phone: (606) 783-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (606) 783-2011
http://www.moreheadstate.edu
Morehead State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 431 | elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision, education, school counseling, special ed, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 265 | general studies, sociology, history, English, political science, social services, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 251 | MIS, business, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics |
| Media | 77 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 75 | manufacturing tech |
| Science | 74 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry, ecology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 68 | radiation therapist, veterinary assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | social work, family and human sciences |
| Fine Arts | 37 | fine arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 32 | agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural operations |
| Music | 25 | music, music performance |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Morehead State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,038 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 366 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 3 |
In 2005, Morehead State had a total enrollment of 9,003 students (7,308 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 79% |
| Ohio | 15% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Morehead State offers campus housing for 3,100 of its 7,308 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Morehead, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,194 | 3,422 | 66% | 1,284 | 38% |
| Men | 2,075 | 1,360 | 66% | 558 | 41% |
| Women | 3,119 | 2,062 | 66% | 726 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (606) 783-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,480 |
| Room and board | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Morehead State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (606) 783-2011
Morehead State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 121 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 52 | $69,112 | 10 | $71,119 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $54,786 | 51 | $53,846 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 72 | $50,911 | 52 | $45,845 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $33,613 | 32 | $34,798 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 213 | $54,488 | 145 | $47,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-AA Independents |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| Basketball | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 11 | 15 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morehead State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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