- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.46, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $10,017 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Morehead State University reviews each application.
Morehead State University average GPA
Morehead State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.46 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Morehead State University acceptance rate
Morehead State University admitted 7,052 of 9,134 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Morehead State University is a public 4-year university in Morehead, Kentucky, with 8,258 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Morehead State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Morehead State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Morehead State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,017 a year at Morehead State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Morehead State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Morehead State University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Morehead State University test optional?
Yes. Morehead State University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Morehead State University?
A lot: Morehead State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Morehead State University look for?
Morehead State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.46, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most Morehead State University students have?
55.1% of Morehead State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (28.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Morehead State University?
It would be on the low side there: 18.9% of Morehead State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What percent of applicants does Morehead State University accept?
Morehead State University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,052 of 9,134 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does it matter at Morehead State University if a parent went there?
No. Morehead State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Morehead State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Morehead State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Morehead State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,017 a year at Morehead State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Morehead State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Morehead State University Common Data Set 2024–25Morehead State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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