Coppin State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,741
Avg in-state tuition
$11,266
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Coppin State University
Coppin State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,845, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 26%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,741, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,266.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
48% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
57% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
26% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 780-1060
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
57%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
82%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Two or more races
3%
White
2%
Unknown
2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
77%
Socio-economic diversity
67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
1,201
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,741 | $11,266 |
Graduate | $6,318 | $11,628 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $800 |
On-campus room and board | $11,141 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,386 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,141 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,686 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,686 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,068 | $26,593 |
Off-campus without family | $22,368 | $28,893 |
Off-campus with family | $9,227 | $15,752 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
88%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
34%
Pell Grant
67%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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