Morgan State University
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As Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university and a designated National Treasure, Morgan State University (MSU) is a premier historically Black institution (HBCU) celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and scenic Baltimore campus. Academically, MSU is highly regarded for its top-tier programs, particularly within the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering—which ranks among the nation's leading producers of Black engineers—as well as its prestigious business and architecture schools. The student experience is defined by a vibrant, supportive campus culture rich in HBCU traditions, championship athletics, and active student organizations, all of which prepare graduates for impactful global careers.
Wikipedia:Morgan State University 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.
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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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