| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
9,783 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,209 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
3,574 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,092 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
217 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
875 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
10% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 87.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 89.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
1,187 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Morehead, KY |
| Population of city/town: |
6,917 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Ashland, Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg, West Liberty, and University Center of the Mountains. |
| Nearest major city: |
Lexington, KY |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
65 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
308,428 |
| Online campus map: |
www.moreheadstate.edu/
campusmap |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (92%)
- single-student apartments (7%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including University farm housing. (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
72% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
35% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
65% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All students under the age of 21 or that have less than 60 credits must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
70% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Tobacco use prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1000 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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James Still, Jesse Stuart, Roger Barber, and Kentucky/Appalachia collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Agricultural complex, working farm/orchard; Kentucky folk art, traditional music, space science (with surround ceiling star theater and radio telescope), equine health education, and health/education/research centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, web-based recruiting, job posting service, mock interviews, student suit bank. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
11 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
13% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
10 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Trail Blazer |
| Number of honor societies: |
22 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
130 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Campus Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Methodist Student Center, Catholic Newman Center, Christian Veterinary Fellowship, Radical Praise Performing Arts Ministries |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Gospel Ensemble, Black Student Union, Multicultural Leadership Council |
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| International student organizations: |
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Cosmopolitan Club, Morehead Chinese Students and Scholors Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Dance team, The Ceramics Guild, American Institute of Graphic Art, International Tuba Euphonium Association, The ALLYance (LGBT), Student Association of Gender Equality, Collegiate Middle Level Association, Kentucky Education Association Student Program, Active Minds, Greek Organizations, Kentucky Education Association Student Program--Prestonsburg Campus, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Historical Society, Eagle Vets, ENACTUS, Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, International Youth & Students for Social Equality, Pink Ladies, Prae-Medicorum, Student Alumni Ambassadors, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Students Empowering Exceptional Individuals, Raider Company, Sport Business Society, Public Relations Student Society of America, Human Trafficking Task Force: Eastern Kentucky Initiative, American Criminal Justice Association, Societas Pro Legibus, College Democrats, College Republicans, Geological Society, Agricultural Ambassadors, Collegiate Future Farmers of America, Student Nurses Association, Students Pursuing Education in Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance, American Chemical Society, Association of Computing Machinery, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Association of Technology/Management/Applied Engineering, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Athletes in Action, Outdoorsmen R' Us, Quiddditch Team, Student Athlete Advisory Committee; percussion department, Star Wars Light Saber, film and gaming guilds, art education, early educators, philosophy/religious studies, horticulture, mathematics, accounting, paralegal, computer science/physics, exercise/science, aikido, bowling, and equestrian clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Brian Hutchinson,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Eagles |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Ohio Valley Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Pioneer Football League (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cheerleading | yes | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | no | |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's riflery | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's riflery | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
4% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
19% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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rifle range, swimming pool; basketball and tennis courts; baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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bowling, equestrian sports, soccer |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, equestrian sports |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lexington, KY (71 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Huntington, WV (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Louisville, KY (48 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Morehead, KY (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
12% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
18% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Asbury University, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ball State University, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, Cincinnati Christian University, Colorado Technical University, Indiana University, Longy School of Music, Loyola University Chicago, Marshall University, Morehead State University, Northern Kentucky University, San Francisco State University, Southern Illinois University, Spalding University, Syracuse University, The Ohio State University, University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati, University of Florida, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Oklahoma, University of Pikeville, Xavier University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
50% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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A Raymond Tinnerman, Akron RubberDucks, American Electric Power, Ashland Middle School, Baptist health, Baptist Health Lexington, Bekaert, Big Ass Fans, Big Sandy Area Development District, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community And Technical College, Boyd County Public Library, Boyd County Schools, Breathitt County Health Dept, Brookline College, Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Department for Protection and Permancey, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, Carter County Board of Education, Carter County Schools, Central Kentucky Vet Center, Central Kentucky Veterinary Center, CHFS DCBS P&P, Clark Regional Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, Columbia ThreadNeedle, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Commonwealth of KY CHFS DCBS DPP, Community Trust Bancorp, Cracker Barrel, DATA180, Delta Career Corporation, Delta Democrat-Times, Department of Revenue, Dollar General, eIntern, Elkhorn Elementary School, Eminence independent schools, Family dollar distribution, Fayette County Public Schools, FTB, FTJ FundChoice, Garrard Couny Schools, Gateway Community and Technical College, Gateway Homeless Coalition, GDI, General Cable, General Electric, Geonexus Technologies, Grant Career Center, Hazard Community and Technical College, Henkel, Henry County Middle School, Heritage Elementary, Highland County Probation Department, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Hitachi Automotive Systems America Inc., Hope Hill Youth Services, Jackson City School 21st Century Community Learning Center, Jackson Independent School, Jefferson Animal Hospital, Jefferson County Public Schools, Jessamine County Schools, Johnson County Board of Education, KCTCS, KDMC, Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, Kelly Educational Staffing, Kenton County Fiscal Court, Kentucky Department of Education, Kentucky One Health, Kings Daughters Medical Center, Kroger, KY Division of Foresetry, KY One Health, KY ONE HEALTH/ST JOE HOSPITAL MT STERLING, KY Staffing Solutions, Lab Support/DNA Diagnostics Center, Lexington Police Department, Living in America, Lockheed Martin, Magoffin County School System, McDonalds, Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Metropolitan Veterinary Emergency Services, Midwestern Bio Ag, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Montgomery County Schools, Morehead State University, Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP, MSU, NeKY RHIO, Nestle USA, Noah's Ark Animal Clinic, North Arkansas College, Ohio Christian University, Papa Johns Corporate, Park Equine Hospital, Pentair Equipment Protection Inc., Perdue Farm, Pike County Board of Education, Pike County Schools, Pikeville Medical Center, PME, Powell county board of education, Pulaski county schools, RA Jones Middle School - Boone County Schools, Riverside Theatre, Rowan Co Vet Clinic, Russell County Public Schools, Sabre, Saint Claire Regional Medical Center, Somerset Community College, Southern Ohio Medical Center, SRG Global, St Claire Medical Center, St Claire Regional Medical Center, St. Claire Medical Center, St. Joe Mt. Sterling, St. Joseph Mt. Sterling, St. Mary's Medical Center, State of Maine, Summit Polymers, Inc., The Maschhoff's, The Okonite Company, The Pape Group, Tianjin Normal University Jingu College, Time Warner, Toyoda Gosei Kentucky, Toyota, TQL, TrustBank, Turner Labels, UK, UK Healthcare, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky Healthcare, University of Kentucky Hospital, University of Kentucky/UK Healthcare, University Place School District, Value pet clinic, Valvoline, Volunteers of America Homeless Veterans Transitional Treatment Program, WalMart, Walt Disney, Wayne National Forest, Williamstown elementary school, Wise County Public Schools, WSAZ, Xerox. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Phil Simms, CBS sports announcer, lead analyst for NFL, retired football quarterback for NY Giants
- Kenneth Faried, professional basketball player, Denver Nuggets
- Steve Kazee, actor, singer, guitarist, Tony award winner and Grammy nominee.
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