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Morehead State University

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Morehead State consistently ranks among the best public regional universities in the south, recognized for strengths in space science, music, and much more.
 
With a 15:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16, you receive focused personal attention from instructors intent on bringing out your full potential.

Our in-person and online programs earn national recognition. MSU’s veterinary technology program is the best in Kentucky and 8th in the nation and our online MBA program was named one of the best in the country by Forbes.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

To apply for admission, submit to Undergraduate Admissions in the Office of Enrollment Services: (1) a completed Undergraduate Application; (2) a high school transcript (and a final transcript after high school graduation)
  1. Unconditional Admission (Bachelor’s Degree): Unweighted High School GPA of 2.50 – 4.00
  2. Conditional  Admission (Bachelor’s Degree): Unweighted High School GPA of 2.00 – 2.49
    1. Plus a signed and approved Learning Contract. 
    2. Participation in Eagle Success Program.
    3. Admitted to Conditional Admission 1 Associate of Arts / US.COND1.AA
  3. Denied Admission: High School GPA below 2.00 (Unweighted). Students may appeal.
  4. Provisional Admission (Bachelor’s Degree): Unweighted High School GPA of 2.00 – 2.49   
    Only used in cases of:
    1. International Admits. 
    2. Athletes meeting NCAA qualifiers as determined by the Director of Athletics Compliance.
Unless exempted, applicants who do not meet the Kentucky Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) must successfully satisfy the PCC within their first 24 credit hours. Undergraduate Admissions may admit students when special circumstances exist and where students can demonstrate their ability to matriculate at MSU.

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Visit us

MSU offers campus tours throughout the year at 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Academic department visits are offered on Wednesday and Friday. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance so we can personalize your visit. If you need to visit campus at a specific time, please contact us so we can accommodate you. Schedule a visit!