What Sets MSU Apart?

Morehead State University ranks among the South’s best regional public universities for its commitment to student success, scholarship, and service.

Our academic programs consistently rank among the nation’s best for excellence and career preparation. As a student, you will have opportunities to participate in research, internships, service learning, and education abroad. MSU prepares students for career success, including graduate and professional schools.

"Morehead State University is a place where you can grow and achieve success while finding different ways to break out of your comfort zone and become a new version of yourself."

Alontá Linton (Class of 2021)
Louisville, KY
Agriculture: Animal Science

MSU ranks among the U.S. News & World Report Top 20 public regional universities in the South. MSU is ranked #14 in public regional universities in the South. This is the 9th consecutive year MSU has made the Top 25 and is MSU's highest ranking yet. This marks Morehead State's 21st consecutive year as a top-ranked institution.

U.S. News & World Report also recognized MSU as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans, Best Value Schools, and Top Performers on Social Mobility.

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Key Facts About MSU

Academic Excellence

Our academic programs consistently rank among the nation’s best for excellence and career preparation. As a student, you will have opportunities to participate in research, internships, service learning and education abroad. MSU prepares students for success in their careers, including graduate and
professional schools.

Start by seeing what we offer—146 undergraduate majors, dozens of master's and doctoral programs, and more. Our graduates are admitted to professional schools above both state and national averages.

PERSONALIZED ATTENTION

With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16, you receive focused personal attention from instructors intent on bringing out your full potential.

TOP-RANKED PROGRAMS

Want to know what sets Morehead State apart? Our in-person and online programs earn national recognition. MSU’s veterinary technology program is the best in Kentucky and 8th in the nation and our online MBA program was named one of the best in the country by Forbes.

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“Money was a really big issue for me so where I got a couple of scholarships to here, it definitely set my decision for Morehead State. I really like the small classroom size. It’s not overwhelming with too many students so you get to know students and professors one-on-one.”

Brenna Molden (Class of 2023)
Somerset, KY
Fine Arts