Morehead State University (MSU) is a public university located in Morehead, Kentucky. The journey of this University began at Morehead Normal School in 1887.&nbsp;
This public university is known for its robust undergraduate, graduate programs, and emerging doctoral programs.&nbsp;
MSU offers 75 graduate degree programs, plus 41 graduate-level and non-degree programs designed for professional educators. This university offers these programs via 4 colleges namely;&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&nbsp;Ernst &amp; Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">College of Science</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&nbsp;Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology</li>
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This university offers ample financial aid to international students. Over 90% of MSU&rsquo;s undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.&nbsp;
&nbsp;The overall acceptance rate of MSU according to US News and World Report is 77%. Note that the acceptance rate could be lower for some programs.&nbsp;
Additionally, according to US News and World Report, the median starting salary of MSU Alumni is USD 40,500.&nbsp;
<h2>Morehead State University Ranking</h2>
MSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) and it enjoys the following ranking.&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MSU has been ranked for six consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 25 public regional universities in the South.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MSU is also recognized for Best Undergraduate Teaching, Best Colleges for Veterans and made their list of Best Value Schools.</li>
</ul>
MSU Accreditations for academic programs are:&nbsp;
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<li> Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC)</li>
<li> American Bar Association (ABA)&nbsp;</li>
<li> American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)</li>
<li> Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB)</li>
<li> Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)&nbsp;</li>
<li> Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)&nbsp;</li>
<li> Joint Review Committee on Education in Medical Sonography (JCRDMS)&nbsp;</li>
<li> Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)&nbsp;</li>
<li> Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)</li>
<li> Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)</li>
<li> Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JCERT)&nbsp;</li>
<li> Magnetic Resonance (JCERT)</li>
<li> Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC)&nbsp;</li>
<li> National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)&nbsp;</li>
<li> National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)&nbsp;</li>
<li> National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)&nbsp;</li>
<li> National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)&nbsp;</li>
<li> US Army Cadet Command</li>
</ul>
Non- Academic Program Accreditations
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kentucky Association Chiefs of Police</li>
</ul>
<h2>Highlights</h2>
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Established Year
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1887
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Location
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Morehead, Kentucky
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Application Deadlines
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Fall- August 1
Spring- January 2
Summer- May 15
Winter- December 2
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Application fees
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USD 30
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Acceptance Rate
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77%
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Student-Faculty ratio
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15:1
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Average Class size
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18
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Alumni
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About 70,000
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Recognition
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Listed in the U.S. News &amp; World Report as one of top 25 public regional universities in the South for the 6th consecutive year
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Total students/ Enrollments
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9,300 (from 110 Kentucky counties, 46 states and 18 countries)
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<h2>Morehead State University Course</h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One year Master Degrees</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Online Degree Programs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Online Certifications &amp; Rank I Programs</li>
</ul>
<h2>Morehead State University: General Admission Requirement</h2>
<h3>General Admission Requirements for undergraduate School</h3>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Original proof of academic documents. Applicants need to pass an intermediate level/ high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Some programs could also ask for ACT/SAT Scores ( ACT or SAT scores may be used for class placement and/or scholarship awards.)</li>
</ul>
<h3>General Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs</h3>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One time non-refundable application fees of USD 30</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on the baccalaureate degree (some programs require higher GPA)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Some programs mandatorily require GRE/ GMAT/MAT Scores. Students who do not have the minimum test scores but who demonstrate exceptional scholarly activity and/or research, or the potential for quality work as evidenced by a high GPA may appeal to the appropriate department chair or program director.</li>
</ul>
Note that students cal also compensate for lower GPA or credit hours with GRE Scores (Verbal 150 and Quantitative 141)
<h2>Morehead State University: General English Language Requirement for international students</h2>
Undergraduate Programs
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TOEFL IBT: 61&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">IELTS: 5</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Michigan Test: 82</li>
</ul>
Graduate Programs
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TOEFL IBT: 61 (Except for Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Business Administration, and Biology, for these the minimum TOEFL IBT score is 70)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">TOEFL PBT: 500 (Except for Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Business Administration, and Biology, for these the minimum TOEFL PBT Score is 70)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">IELTS: 5.5</li>
</ul>
<h2>Average Tuition Fees</h2>
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Fees per semester in USD
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Full Time - Kentucky residents and Ohio reciprocity counties* (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate)
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$4,541
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Full Time - Out-of-state students (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate)
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$6,863
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Full Time - International students (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate)
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 $11,507
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Part-Time - Kentucky residents and Ohio reciprocity counties*
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$379 per credit hour
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Part-Time - Out-of-state students&nbsp;
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$572per credit hour
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Part-Time - International students
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$959 per credit hour
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Graduate courses
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Per Semester&nbsp;
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Kentucky residents (excluding Volgenau College of Education 600-level courses), out-of-state residents, or international students
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$570 per credit hour
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Kentucky residents (Volgenau College of Education 600-level courses)
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$379 per credit hour
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<h2>Alumni</h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Henry Akin &ndash; basketball player, drafted by New York Knicks, became one of "Original Sonics" in Seattle, played with ABA's Kentucky Colonels</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nelson Allen &ndash; former Kentucky State Senator</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chris Bailey &ndash; meteorologist at WKYT-TV</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mike Gottfried &ndash; former head football coach at Kansas, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Murray State, current colour commentator and analyst for ESPN</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Jimmy Higdon &ndash; Republican member of Kentucky State Senate since 2009, a businessman from Marion County</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Liz Johnson &ndash; professional bowler</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Steve Kazee &ndash; Tony Award-winning actor for Best Musical</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Kelly Kulick &ndash; professional bowler and first-ever female winner of regular PBA Tour event (2010 PBA Tournament of Champions)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Terry McBrayer &ndash; 1979 candidate for Governor of Kentucky, former Chairman of Kentucky Democratic Party, an attorney in Lexington, KY</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chris Offutt &ndash; writer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Amber Philpott &ndash; news anchor at WKYT-TV</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Phil Simms &ndash; NFL quarterback for New York Giants, MVP of Super Bowl XXI, 15-year pro career, football analyst for CBS television</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">David A. Tapp - Judge, United States Court of Federal Claims</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chuck Woolery &ndash; television game show host</li>
</ul>
<h2>Morehead State University Scholarships</h2>
The international student Scholarships are allocated for eligible and needed international undergraduate scholarships. To be eligible for the international student scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Applicants must be&nbsp; incoming freshmen or new transfer students with less than 24 total semester hours, with a minimum Admission Index score of 450</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Applicants must have a minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT combined score of 940 or higher</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OR applicants must be transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher on at least 24 semester hours.</li>
</ul>
The value of the International Student Scholarship is USD 8,000 per year. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each year for the renewal of this scholarship.&nbsp;
Apart from scholarships, MSU also offers graduate assistantships for students enrolled in graduate programs. It offers more than 90 assistantships each year (value is worth USD 10,000 per year/ USD 5,000 per semester).&nbsp;
The eligibility requirements to get graduate assistantships in MSU are:&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You must be admitted to a graduate degree program. Conditionally admitted students are eligible for a graduate assistantship (GA) for one semester only and must satisfy those conditions before the next semester in order to continue the GA position.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You must be enrolled in and maintain 9 graduate hours per semester.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You must be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 each semester.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Teaching GAs must have 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.</li>
</ul>

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