Overview
Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is an Historically Black College and University in Baltimore and Maryland’s preeminent public urban research institution. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Morgan State offers degrees in more than 100 academic programs. For students interested in music performance, MSU’s university choir annually performs with more orchestras than any other university-level chorus. Additionally, the Morgan State campus has been designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Acceptance Rate:
83%
Average Net Price:
$16,651
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
737
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,229 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,124 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,751
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,902
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,180
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5372
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,902
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$65,774,724
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,530,225
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,919
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,843
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$281
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,367
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,909
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
22741
Students Applied
87%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
365
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | November 15 |
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 737
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,808
Total Number of Undergrads
8,300
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
87
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
54
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
101
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
School Colors
blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
151
Total Female Athletes
110
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Morgan State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,600
Top 5 Cities
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Baltimore City Public Schools
Social Security Administration
Baltimore County Public Schools
State of Maryland
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,843
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$281
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