Morehead State University, USA
Morehead State University (MSU) is a public state university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the South, MSU is located within the scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It is one of the state's six largest public universities and has over a century of history. Recognized as one of the 25 Best Colleges in the South by national publications, MSU boasts Kentucky's highest computer-to-student ratio in its computer labs. It is one of only five universities nationwide offering degrees in Space Science. MSU has established partnerships with Guangxi University, Tianjin Normal University, and Tianjin University of Finance and Economics in China.
MSU comprises 20 departments offering 78 undergraduate majors, including 12 pre-professional programs. The university is organized into four colleges: the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology; the College of Education; and the College of Science. It offers 51 graduate degrees, plus Education Specialist degrees in five areas, and a Doctor of Education degree.
Recent major developments include:
The Space Science Center, developed in partnership with NASA, supporting academic research in space science.
The Center for Health, Education and Research (CHER), a collaboration with St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead, KY) and the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), providing healthcare services and rural health training/education.
The Veterinary Technology and Equine Health Education Center at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex.
Construction of a new $30 million state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center.
MSU is a charter member of the Ohio Valley Conference (NCAA Division I) and sponsors 17 men's and women's sports. Its Eagles football team competes in the Pioneer Football League, and its cheerleading squad has won over 20 national championships.
MSU's annual operating budget is $122.5 million. External funding for research, service, and academic/student support averages $15 million annually. Private donations through the MSU Foundation average $3 million per year.
MSU has awarded over 55,000 degrees and employs over 1,100 full-time faculty and staff. It serves over 9,000 students enrolled at its main campus, five regional campuses, and online, representing all 120 Kentucky counties, 45 U.S. states, and 36 countries.
International Student Application Requirements:
Prospective international students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions, International Student Recruitment:
International Student Application & Scholarship Form
Official academic records/transcripts (original language + certified English translation)
Proof of English proficiency
Official proof of financial resources
$30 application fee
All new students must take the on-campus ACT test upon arrival for placement in English, Math, and Social Studies courses, unless they have existing ACT/SAT scores. The Admissions Office provides transcript verification services for Chinese applicants.
Transfer Students from U.S. Institutions must submit:
International Student Application & Scholarship Form
Official transcripts from U.S. college(s)
Official proof of financial resources
$30 application fee
Transfer of International Credits:
Credits earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated by World Education Services, Inc. (WES). Students are responsible for contacting WES (www.wes.org; P.O. Box 11623, Chicago, IL 60611-0623; midwest@wes.org) and paying all evaluation fees.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 college credits may be required to take the on-campus ACT test.
Mailing Address:
Morehead State University
100 Admissions Center
Morehead, KY 40351
U.S.A.