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Morehead State University Admission Requirements

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Morehead State University Admission Overview

Morehead State University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Morehead State University admitted 77.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-). Morehead State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehead State University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.2%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The Morehead State University acceptance rate is 77.2%. Last year, 7,052 of 9,134 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Morehead State University and can you get accepted?

Morehead State University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Morehead State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehead State University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.52

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Morehead State University typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Morehead State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #11 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Morehead State University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 11.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.7% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.6% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.6% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.3% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Morehead State University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

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SAT 75th percentile scores for Morehead State University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Morehead State University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

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Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

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ACT 25th percentile scores for Morehead State University

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ACT 75th percentile scores for Morehead State University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Morehead State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,806 3,587 9,134
Accepted 3,973 2,602 7,052
Acceptance Rate 83% 73% 77%
Enrolled 773 511 1,284
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 20% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Morehead State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Morehead State University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Morehead State University is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Morehead State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Morehead State University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157386.

GPA calculator: Morehead State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026