Morehead State University ranked as one of “America’s Best Colleges”

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – For the 15th straight year, Morehead State University has landed a spot on the list of best colleges.

Morehead State University was named as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2019 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.

The newest rankings include Morehead State University as 23rd in the Top Public University-Master’s/South division.

U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on acceptance rates, graduation rates, admissions selectivity and small class sizes.

Morehead State University says class size has always been a strength, thanks to a 18:1 student-faculty ratio.

The rankings include public and private institutions that grant bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 12 states of the South, including Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas and Louisiana.