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Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Morgan State University

Morgan State University (Morgan State or MSU) is a public historically black research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is the third largest among all Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). In 1890, the university, then known as the Centenary Biblical Institute, changed its name to honor Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees and a donor. It became a university in 1975. Although a public institution, Morgan State is not a part of the University System of Maryland. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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82%

Acceptance

$14,985

Net price

9,019

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

971

SAT average

18

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading400520
SAT Math440550
ACT Composite1621

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,985

Average net price

$8,229

In-state tuition

$19,124

Out-of-state tuition

$13,320

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$25,413

Total cost of attendance

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

65%

Students with federal loans

$27,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,585
$30–48K
$13,420
$48–75K
$16,147
$75–110K
$19,981
$110K+
$21,323

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$50,698

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,065

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,759

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,019

Total enrollment

7%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
76%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Morgan State University FAQ

Is Morgan State University a public or private school?

Morgan State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD.

What is the acceptance rate at Morgan State University?

Morgan State University has an acceptance rate of 82%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Morgan State University cost?

The average annual net price at Morgan State University is $14,985 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,229 in-state and $19,124 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Morgan State University?

About 41% of students at Morgan State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Morgan State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Morgan State University students earn a median of $50,698 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Morgan State University?

Admitted students at Morgan State University have an average SAT score of 971 and an ACT midpoint of 18. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Morgan State University?

Morgan State University enrolls about 9,019 students.

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