Morehead State University
University, Graduate school in Morehead, The United States
Morehead State University (MSU) is a public regional university in Morehead, Kentucky, in the United States. It began in 1887 as Morehead Normal School and became a university in 1966. Today it teaches on four campuses (Morehead, Ashland, Mt. Sterling and Prestonsburg) as well as online and in hybrid formats, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
MSU offers 65 undergraduate majors plus certificates, master's and doctoral programmes. The university highlights its programmes in space science, medical careers, engineering and education. Fields include:
- Agriculture and veterinary sciences
- Arts and humanities
- Business, including an online MBA
- Education and teacher certification
- Health sciences
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including space systems engineering
- Social sciences
The campus has 15 residence halls with suite-style, single, double and apartment-style rooms, and more than 100 student organisations. Applicants apply online or through the Common App; international applicants may need to provide extra information on their academic credentials, English-language proficiency and finances.
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Admission
Undergraduate applicants apply through the MSU online application or the Common App and send official high school transcripts (or GED scores and certificate). ACT/SAT scores are generally not required for admission, but they are needed for scholarships, course placement and some programmes.
International applicants may have to provide additional information on their academic credentials, English-language proficiency and finances. Visiting (non-degree) students from another university must submit a Visiting Student Statement signed by their home institution's registrar.
Fees
Tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, rates effective 1 July 2026):
- Undergraduate, full-time (12-18 credit hours): US$5,201 per semester for Kentucky residents, US$7,840 for out-of-state students and US$13,120 for international students
- Undergraduate, part-time international students: US$1,095 per credit hour
- Graduate (Kentucky, out-of-state and international students): US$573 per credit hour
Mandatory fees are US$6 per credit hour for the Recreation and Wellness Center (maximum US$66 per semester) and US$5 per credit hour facility fee (maximum US$60). The university estimates housing at about US$2,900 and meals at a minimum of US$2,000 per semester.
Housing
MSU has 15 residence halls, including two on the University Farm and one for Craft Academy students. Rooms are suite-style, single, double or apartment-style, and all halls have free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and TV. Students apply for housing through an online application; those who do not plan to live on campus can find information on the housing policies and waivers.
Subjects taught
- Arts, Design and Crafts
- Music
- Theatre
- Performing Arts
- Art Studies
- Design
- Graphic Design
- Art Studio
- Business
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Management
- Technology Management
- Sports Management
- Agribusiness
- Business Studies
- Governance
- Communications
- Communications
- Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Image and Sound
- Computing
- Information Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Economics
- Economics
- Agricultural Economy
- Education
- Education
- Secondary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Teacher Preparation
- Physical Education
- Coaching
- Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Process
- Finance
- Finance
- Accounting
- Health
- Nursing
- Veterinary Medicine
- Health Occupations
- Radiology
- Respiratory Care
- Veterinary Technician
- Human Studies and Services
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Disability Studies
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- International Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Law
- Law
- Paralegal Studies
- Philology, Languages, Literature
- Philology and Linguistics
- Literature
- French Language and Literature (in Universities)
- Spanish Language and Literature (in Universities)
- English Language and Literature (in Universities)
- Pre-professional studies
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Public Administration and Services
- Public Policy
- Sciences
- Athletics and exercise science
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Physics
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Astronomy
- Criminology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Animal Science
- Agriculture
- Electronic Science
- Astrophysics
- Horticulture
- Equine Science
- Earth Sciences
- Space Science
- Agronomy
- Environmental Chemistry
- Social and Cultural studies
- Social Studies
- Regional Studies
- Women’s Studies
- Sports
- Golf
- Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Graphic Information Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Telecommunications Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Military Science