Morehead State University
Morehead State University aspires to be the best public university in the south!
Meeting the educational needs of Eastern Kentucky while striving to constantly improve the quality of its public service, economic development and applied research programs are the primary objectives of Morehead State University. Located in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the nearly 500 acre main campus lies within the city limits of Morehead, Kentucky. Academically, MSU is accredited as a comprehensive University offering a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs in a collegial and open environment. MSU offers students a 17:1 student/faculty ratio, allowing for a more personalized educational experience, and has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2009 edition of"America's Best Colleges" by U.S.News & World Report.
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Morehead State University and the surrounding area offer students an engaging educational experience both in and out of the classroom!
Constantly seeking improvement and new opportunities for student learning, MSU has recently built an Equine Health Education Center and started construction of two new facilities: a Space Science Center, through partnership with NASA, and a Center for Health Education and Research, through partnership with St. Claire Regional Medical Center and the University of Kentucky. Additionally, MSU will begin construction on a $30 million Student Recreation Center in 2009. Housing facilities include space for about 2,600 students in traditional residence halls, suites, and apartments. In addition to academics, students have the opportunity to join more than 100 clubs and organizations or participate in a variety of student activities. Athletically, the University sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports for men and women in accordance with the regulations of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Pioneer Football League, and Division I of the NCAA. MSU also supports an intramural program involving more than 25 team and individual sports.
