Morgan State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 8,300, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,587, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,800.
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- #10 Ranked in The Best Urban Colleges in the U.S.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
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 Percentile17-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile860-1080
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
10k
Students enrolled
55%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
2%
Unknown
8%
Black
72%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
1%
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.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
5,389
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.55% online, 45% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's4% online
Graduate Certificate8% online
Master's13% online
Doctorate6% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,587 | $18,800 |
| Graduate | $8,352 | $16,416 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,755 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,565 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,655 |
| 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 | $23,907 | $37,120 |
| Off-campus without family | $25,807 | $39,020 |
| Off-campus with family | $11,152 | $24,365 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter 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
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
- Football
- Tennis
- Bowling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Education. | |||
| 9 | Engineering. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 17 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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