by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Morehead State University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 76% students making it past their freshmen year, Morehead State University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Kentucky, the average is 67.55%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Morehead State University | 76% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Kentucky | 67.55% |
How many of the estimated 1,032 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 24% of the cohort graduated. After six years 45% had completed their degree, and 47% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Morehead State University graduation rate 45%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Morehead State University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.43 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 712 | 31% |
| Six Years | 1,032 | 45% |
| Eight Years | 53 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,200 | 53% |
Approximately 1200 students or 53% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1200 students who did not complete their degree?
12 are still enrolled.
839 transferred to another institution.
Morehead State University lost contact with the remaining 341 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.0% |
| Transferred | 839 | 69.9% |
| Dropped Out | 341 | 28.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 33% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Black / African-American | 28% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| International | 40% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 40% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| White | 44% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Morehead State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Morehead State University represent 61% of the students in the class of 2015, and 58.04% of Morehead State University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time students in the Morehead State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Morehead State University graduation rate was 43%, and by the eight year mark, 45% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Morehead State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 24% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 43% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 45% | 47.82% |
776 first-time / full-time students or 55% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
502 transferred to another institution.
Morehead State University lost contact with the remaining 265 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 1.55% |
| Transferred | 502 | 64.69% |
| Dropped Out | 265 | 34.15% |
First-time / part-time students at Morehead State University represent 2.14% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 4%, first-time, part-time students in the Morehead State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 10%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Morehead State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 4% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 10% | 23.72% |
44 first-time / part-time students or 90% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
2 are still enrolled.
23 transferred to another institution.
Morehead State University lost contact with the remaining 19 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 2 | 4.55% |
| Transferred | 23 | 52.27% |
| Dropped Out | 19 | 43.18% |
477 Morehead State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 20.79% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 53%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 55%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Morehead State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 53% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 55% | 55.07% |
212 non first-time / part-time students or 45% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
178 transferred to another institution.
Morehead State University lost contact with the remaining 33 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 0.47% |
| Transferred | 178 | 83.96% |
| Dropped Out | 33 | 15.57% |
358 Morehead State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.61% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 50%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 53%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Morehead State University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 50% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 53% | 37.80% |
168 non first-time / part-time students or 47% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
136 transferred to another institution.
Morehead State University lost contact with the remaining 24 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 4.76% |
| Transferred | 136 | 80.95% |
| Dropped Out | 24 | 14.29% |
