Morgan State University

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About Morgan State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Morgan State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,609, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,477, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,949.

Baltimore, MD

$5,477

Avg in-state
tuition

$15,949

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

46%

Graduation Rate Insight

46% 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile880-1060

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

2%

Unknown

11%

Black

69%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

61%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

5,038

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold18% online

Master'sCheck Bold16% online

DoctorateCheck Bold11% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

61%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,611
State Grant Aid$4,325
Institution Grant Aid$6,216
Pell Grant Aid$4,875

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

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.