Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · City · 9,019 students
HBCU
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Baltimore, MD, 21251-0001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,413
Out-of-state COA
$36,308
Avg net price
$14,985
Room & board
$13,320
In-state tuition
$8,229
Out-of-state tuition
$19,124
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
971
Reading 400–520
Math 440–550
ACT midpoint
18
Composite 16–21
English 17–24
Math 15–18
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Morgan State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
23%
Consumer completion
54%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,065
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,698
Median debt
$27,250
Monthly loan payment
$289
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,750–$34,389
Debt (90th percentile)
$47,523
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
57%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$36,276
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
76%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,065
10 years after entry
$50,698
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Institutional
Endowment
$106M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$11,634/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,759
Federal loan rate
65%
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