International applicants · 2026–27
Morehead State University: what international applicants need
Morehead, Kentucky
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Morehead State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Morehead State University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is Morehead State University's acceptance rate?
77.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Morehead State University admitted 7,052 of its 9,134 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Morehead State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
No. Morehead State University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is Morehead State University's application fee for international students?
Morehead State University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Morehead State University accept?
Morehead State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Morehead State University require?
Morehead State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Morehead State University require the Common App personal essay?
No. Morehead State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Morehead State University have?
133 of Morehead State University's 8,258 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Morehead State University cost for international students?
Morehead State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $14,980 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,024). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,994. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $29,482 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- OptionalThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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