Morehead State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
3%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Morehead State University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.9%(7,393)
Hispanic
3.1%(278)
African American
3.0%(264)
Asian
1.2%(105)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.3%(297)
Unknown
6.3%(564)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment9,836
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Morehead State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Morehead State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.6%(3,465)
Women
61.4%(5,518)

Gender Statistics

Men3,465

35% of total enrollment

Women5,518

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Morehead State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
34.2%(2,733)
18-19
28.7%(2,290)
20-21
20.7%(1,650)
22-24
9.8%(780)
25+
6.7%(532)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
0.9%(5)
22-24
18.0%(101)
25+
80.9%(454)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Morehead State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.3%(1,014)
Out-of-State
13.4%(163)
International
3.4%(41)

Regional Representation

In-State1,014

83% of student body

Out-of-State163

13% of student body

International41

3% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age