Campus of Morehead State University

    Morehead State University

    Morehead, KY, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division I

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    Morehead State University Cost & Financial Aid

    At Morehead State University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $7,156 a year after grants, against $17,306 for families earning over $110,000.

    Morehead State University average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $10,471

    $9,445 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$7,156
    $30,001 to $48,000$6,754
    $48,001 to $75,000$8,087
    $75,001 to $110,000$12,988
    Over $110,000$17,306

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Published price vs. what students paid

    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $18,530
    Average net price
    $10,471
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    50%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Morehead State University cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $18,530
    Room and board (on campus)
    $11,470
    Books and supplies
    $600
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $24,067

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Morehead State University

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    22.4%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $18,750
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $213

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Morehead State University: the college's own scholarships, programs from KY and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • KY program · Residents of KY

      Not open yet · opens Dec 2026

      Foundation · KY

      Fleur-de-Lis Scholarship

      Community Foundation of Louisville

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Mar 1, 2027
      Opens Dec 1, 2026
      • One-time
    • KY program · Residents of KY · GPA 3.5+

    • KY program · Residents of KY · need-based · GPA 3.0+

    • KY program · Residents of KY · GPA 2.5+

    • KY program · Residents of KY

    • KY program · Residents of KY · need-based · GPA 2.8+

      Open now

      Foundation · KY

      DOROTHY T. GIVENS SCHOLARSHIP

      Blue Grass Community Foundation

      Award
      Up to $5,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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