Founded in 1966, Morehead State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Morehead (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ashland, Jackson, Mt. Sterling, Prestonsburg, West Liberty. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Morehead State University (MSU) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Morehead State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat 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.