Morehead State University SAT Scores and GPA

What are Morehead State University's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Morehead State University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Morehead, KY

Morehead State University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Morehead State University.

Average SAT: 940

The average SAT score composite at Morehead State University is a 940.

Morehead State University SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 840, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1025.

In other words, a 840 places you below average, while a 1025 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Morehead State University, but they really want to see at least a 840 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	480	410	540
Reading + Writing	460	430	485
Composite	940	840	1025

Average GPA: 3.5

The average GPA at Morehead State University is 3.5. This makes Morehead State University Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.5, Morehead State University requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

Admissions Rate: 84%

The acceptance rate at Morehead State University is 84%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 84 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 840 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Morehead State University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Morehead State University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Morehead State University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California State University Fullerton	Fullerton, CA	1130	22
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1067	22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA	1051	21
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1040	20
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1030	19
Kean University	Union, NJ	990	20
California State University Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	985	18

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Morehead State University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe, LA	960	23
University of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, CT	955	20
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	954	18
Saint Elizabeth University	Morristown, NJ	950	16
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven, CT	940	24
College of St. Joseph	Rutland, VT	940	19
Thiel College	Greenville, PA	935	18

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Morehead State University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Morehead State University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California State University Dominguez Hills	Carson, CA	900	15
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	Cheyney, PA	890	18
Idaho State University	Pocatello, ID	875	22
Pine Manor College	Chestnut Hill, MA	870	15
Paul Quinn College	Dallas, TX	840	16
Wiley College	Marshall, TX	830	16
Bloomfield College	Bloomfield, NJ	629	17

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