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Overview

Founded in 1966, the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. This institution also has branch campuses in Ashland, Jackson, Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg and West Liberty. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University (MSU) is a medium-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym MSU
Founded 1966 Origins date back to 1887
Motto Lux
Light
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Beaker the Eagle
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University Location

Address University Boulevard
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head
40351 Kentucky
United States
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University Phone Number +1 (606) 783 2000
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University Fax Number +1 (606) 783 5038
Other locations Ashland, Jackson, Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg and West Liberty

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions Center
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head 40351
(606) 783 2000
800 585 6781

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Control Type Control Type

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University is a public higher education institution.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Entity Type Entity Type

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University is a non-profit higher education institution.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Comprehensive programs

Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 302,515 physical volumes, 31,829 physical media, 325,178 digital/electronic media and 171 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 44 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,315 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½head State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1930


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Medical Sonography
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • American Association for Paralegal Education
  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American Association of School Librarians
  • American Bar Association
  • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • American Library Association
  • American Philosophical Association
  • American Political Science Association
  • American Sociological Association Graduate Programs
  • Americana Music Association
  • Associated Press
  • Associated Writing Programs
  • Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE)
  • Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
  • Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
  • Association of College and Research Libraries
  • Association of College and University Auditors
  • Association of Outdoor Recreation Education (AORE)
  • Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE)
  • Cooperative Center for Study Abroad
  • Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Higher Education (CASE KY)
  • Council for the Advancement and Support of Higher Education (CASE National)
  • Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
  • Network (CASE ASAP)
  • Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology
  • Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology
  • EDUCAUSE
  • Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries (FoKAL)
  • International Collegiate Licensing Association
  • International Bluegrass Music Association
  • International Studies Association
  • Kentucky Academy of Science
  • Kentucky Association of Colleges and Employers
  • Kentucky Association of College Music Departments
  • Kentucky Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • Kentucky Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • Kentucky Association of Institutional Research (KAIR)
  • Kentucky Association of University Law Enforcement Administrators
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Kentucky Council on Associate Degree Nursing
  • Kentucky Counseling Associations
  • Kentucky Institute for International Studies
  • Kentucky Public Purchasing Association (KPPA)
  • National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
  • National League for Nursing
  • National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
  • National Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
  • Non-Land-Grant Agricultural and Renewable Resources Universities (NARRU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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