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Morehead State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1003 to 1238

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.46

Acceptance Rate77.2%

At Morehead State, your score can matter more for cost than admission. With a 77% acceptance rate and ACT-based merit tiers, aiming for a 24 ACT with a 3.5 GPA can qualify nonresidents for $7,000, while a 28 ACT and 3.75 GPA reaches $10,000. Kentucky students should note awards start at a 20 ACT and 3.0 GPA.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Morehead State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Morehead State University enrolls 8,258 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Morehead State has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 52% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Morehead, KY

Undergrad Enrollment8,258

Freshman Retention65%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate52%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Morehead State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Morehead State or want to qualify for merit awards that require ACT scores, plan your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring, with the last fall test that reports before Morehead State’s Regular Decision deadline as your final chance.

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What you'll actually pay

Morehead State is a public university in the Ohio Valley Conference, with in-state tuition of $9,704 and out-of-state tuition of $14,660. About 53% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $7,008.

In-State Tuition$9,704

Out-of-State Tuition$14,660

Room and Board$9,660

Average Merit Award$7,008

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$16,095

Average Debt at Grad$22,284

For out-of-state students, Morehead State tuition is $14,660, while Kentucky residents pay $9,704; room and board adds $9,660. Aid is a significant part of the cost picture, with 53% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $16,095. Merit awards average $7,008, which can meaningfully reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $22,284.