Morehead State University
- Public
Morehead State University: international tuition 14,980 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 26,917 USD, acceptance rate 77.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 105.
International freshmen can receive the $8,000/year International Student Scholarship and may apply for the Honors Scholarship. Need-based aid, need-blind policy and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 77.2% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 26,917 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through www.moreheadstate.edu/apply. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Morehead State University?
International tuition is 14,980 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 26,917 USD.
Does Morehead State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International freshmen can receive the $8,000/year International Student Scholarship and may apply for the Honors Scholarship. Need-based aid, need-blind policy and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
What English scores does Morehead State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Morehead State University?
The acceptance rate is 77.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- theameesha.official2022Vlog
- Michael & Jenny2024Campus tour
- Morehead State University2022Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearPages do not say whether the international scholarship is considered automatically with admission or needs a separate application; 'automatic' appears only for Kentucky/transfer awards.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so this cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearPages do not say international students need the CSS Profile or a separate aid form; the award page mentions only the FAFSA for federal aid.
Scholarships at this school
Honors ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: Covers tuition, on-campus housing, a meal plan, and assistance with books and supplies
The page states international students may apply for this scholarship.
International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page8,000 USD/year≈ ₫208M
The page explicitly says it is for incoming international freshmen or transfer students, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
MSU Foundation ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says only 'all students' may apply, without specifically naming international students.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript showing graduation is required, with a minimum GPA of 2.00.Required
- Proof of fundsiFinancial proof of at least US$34,000 on official bank letterhead is required; scholarships reduce this amount.Required
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are optional and may be used for class placement or scholarships.Optional
- English proficiencyiOfficial proof of English proficiency is required unless one of the school's exemptions applies.Required
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How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data