What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Morehead State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 175 4 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 175 4 Calculus I | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 105 3 Biology for Your Life | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 4 Survey of Chemistry OR…CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 4 Survey of Chemistry OR Principles of Chemistry I | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 3 Writing I | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 OR ENG 120 3 Writing I OR Approaches to Literature | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 154 3 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 123 3 Introduction to Statistics |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 175 4 Calculus I | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 175 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 175 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 175 4 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 175 & MATH 275 8 Calculus I & Calculus II | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 175 & MATH 275 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 105 3 Biology for Your Life | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 105 OR BIOL 171 3 or 4 Principles of Biology | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL 105 OR BIOL 171 3 or | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 4 Survey of Chemistry OR…CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 4 Survey of Chemistry OR Principles of Chemistry I | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 101 OR CHEM 111 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 3 Writing I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 100 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENG 100 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 OR ENG 120 3 Writing I OR Approaches to Literature | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 100 OR ENG 120 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | ENG 100 OR ENG 120 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 154 3 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 154 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 5 | PSY 154 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 123 3 Introduction to Statistics | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 123 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 5 | MATH 353 3 Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 200 3 Problem Solving in IS | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CIS 200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CIS 200 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 3 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 201 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECON 201 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 3 Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 202 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECON 202 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HST 271 3 World History since 1500 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 271 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HST 271 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 155 3 Environmental Biology | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIOL 155 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 5 | BIOL 155 | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | HST 271 3 World History since 1500 | |
| European History | 4 | HST 271 | 3 credits |
| European History | 5 | HST 271 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 100 3 The Human World | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEO 100 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 5 | GEO 100 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 101, 102 6 Spanish Language and Culture I & II | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 101, 102, 201 9 + Intermediate Spanish I | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA 101,102,201,202 12 + Intermediate Spanish II | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 170 4 Introduction to Computer Science | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 170 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | CS 170 | 4 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 160 3 Understanding the Visual Arts | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 160 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 5 | ART 160 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUST 131, 133 4 Music Theory I (3) Music Reading I (1) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUST 131, 133 | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUST 131, 133 | 4 credits |
| 2D Art and Design | 3 | ART 100 3 2D Design & Color Foundations | |
| 2D Art and Design | 4 | ART 100 | 3 credits |
| 2D Art and Design | 5 | ART 100 | 3 credits |
| 3D Art and Design | 3 | ART 102 3 3D Foundations | |
| 3D Art and Design | 4 | ART 102 | 3 credits |
| 3D Art and Design | 5 | ART 102 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | SOC 203 3 American Social Problems | |
| African American Studies | 4 | SOC 203 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 5 | SOC 203 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 101 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHI 101, 102, 201 | 9 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 230 | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | POLS 230 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 112 3 Drawing Foundations | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 112 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 5 | ART 112 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRN 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRN 101, 102, 201 | 9 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRN 101, 102, 201, 202 | 12 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 101, 102, 201 | 9 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 101, 102, 201, 202 | 12 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITL 190 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITL 190, 200 | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITL 190, 200 | 6 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | IST 197 | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | IST 197, 198 | 6 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | IST 197, 198 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101, 102, 201 | 9 credits |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 101, 102, 201, 202 | 12 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 231, 231A 5 Engineering Physics I (4) & Lab (1) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 231, 231A | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 231, 231A | 5 credits |
| Physics Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 232 | 5 credits |
| Physics Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHYS 232 | 5 credits |
| Physics I | 3 | PHYS 201, 201A 4 Elementary Physics I (3) & Lab (1) | |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS 201, 201A | 4 credits |
| Physics I | 5 | PHYS 201, 201A | 4 credits |
| Physics II | 3 | PHYS 202, 202A 4 Elementary Physics II (3) & Lab (1) | |
| Physics II | 4 | PHYS 202, 202A | 4 credits |
| Physics II | 5 | PHYS 202 202A | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 174 3 Pre-Calculus | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 174 | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 5 | MATH 174 | 3 credits |
| Research/Capstone | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Research/Capstone | 4 | Elective 3 | |
| Research/Capstone | 5 | Elective 3 | |
| Seminar/Capstone | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Seminar/Capstone | 4 | Elective 3 | |
| Seminar/Capstone | 5 | Elective 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 300 level elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 2-300 level electives | 6 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 2-300 level electives | 6 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 140 3 U.S. Government | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 140 | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 5 | POLS 140 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HST 261 3 U.S. History since 1865 | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HST 261 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 5 | HST 261 | 3 credits |
Source: moreheadstate.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 126 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 52 |
| Social Work | 46 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 44 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 43 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 37 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 |
Show the other 42 majors
| Psychology | 36 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 35 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management | 33 |
| Business/Commerce | 27 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 26 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 23 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 15 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 13 |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 13 |
| Music | 12 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 12 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 12 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 |
| Legal Studies | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Health Teacher Education | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 8 |
| Social Sciences | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Music, Other | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| Systems Engineering | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Other Sports, Rifle
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
14% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 12% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field (HTS)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20
Elevation
771 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$760 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Kentucky Christian University29 mi
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- Eastern Kentucky University56 mi
- Marshall University57 mi
- Transylvania University58 mi
- University of Kentucky59 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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