Morgan State University
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$5,477
Avg in-state tuition
$18,100
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,270, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,477, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,100.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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 16-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1070
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
52%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
80%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Hispanic
4%
White
3%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
56% 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
5
Total Online Enrollment
3,998
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 6% online
Doctorate 6% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,477 | $18,100 |
Graduate | $8,190 | $16,092 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,994 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,565 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,902 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,565 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,565 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,036 | $34,659 |
Off-campus without family | $23,944 | $36,567 |
Off-campus with family | $11,042 | $23,665 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
24%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$29k
Average student debt after graduation
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Bowling
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Community College Education
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
17Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
21Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
22Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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