Morehead State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Morehead State University has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.6%(6,824)
Hispanic
3.0%(243)
African American
2.8%(228)
Asian
1.2%(95)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.3%(273)
Unknown
6.0%(490)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment8,807
International Students1%

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%(3,170)
Women
61.4%(5,045)

Gender Statistics

Men3,170

36% of total enrollment

Women5,045

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Morehead State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
34.2%(2,807)
18-19
28.2%(2,314)
20-21
20.6%(1,696)
22-24
9.6%(785)
25+
7.5%(613)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
1.0%(6)
22-24
18.6%(110)
25+
80.2%(475)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Morehead State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.1%(989)
Out-of-State
15.5%(185)
International
1.3%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State989

83% of student body

Out-of-State185

16% of student body

International16

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age